LA CUBANA MEXICANA
5022 N FEDERAL HWY, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 772-240-8405
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
AUG 25
NOV 25
DEC 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 19 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018011577 | Feb 1, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $200 |
| 2--2016022701 | May 5, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $800 |
| 2--2015034704 | Jul 16, 2015 | Dec 2, 2015 | — |
| 2--2015015090 | Mar 16, 2015 | Jul 6, 2015 | $500 |
| 2--2015001401 | Dec 16, 2014 | Feb 12, 2015 | $600 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw beef in drawer track space above ready to eat cheesecake at cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one new employee working less than two weeks with no proof of employee reporting agreement. Provided operator employee reporting agreement.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of frozen raw beef patties no longer in original packaging stored on shelf above ice cream and ice in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator reorganized.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of food storage containers, stored on floor in dry storage area.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored on shelf above container of cooked beans in two door reach in cooler storage area. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in basin of hand sink being filled with water, at the front counter.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table in kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator remade solution and tested retested at 100ppm.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two containers stored in basin of hand sink in ware wash area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink and in sanitizer buckets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons stored in basin of hand sink in prep area. Operator removed aprons.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand-wash sink by front counter, chef refill paper towels
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler, chef picked up
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water, chef removed
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1. Hole in the ceiling tile above the triple sink and above storage rack in kitchen. 2. Damaged ceiling tiles next to cook line.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in the ware wash area 78F..
Ceiling tile missing above the mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1. Hole in the ceiling tile above the triple sink and above storage rack in kitchen. 2. Damaged ceiling tiles next to cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile in front of food prep table in kitchen and at entrance to prep area.
Food stored on floor. Opened box of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Left knob at the hand sink faucet in the ware wash area will not turn or move.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw diced pork thawing in the sink basin, not under running water or temperature control of any kind. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth stored at the triple sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.