LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT SEBASTIAN
1451 SEBASTIAN BLVD STE 130, Sebastian FL 32958 · 772 388 5188
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found one in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024002803 | Oct 13, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above food prep table.
Live, small flying insects found one in kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored over prep area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, moved to wash.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has quaternary test strips for 3c sink but no chlorine test strips for dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bread crumbs.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom shelf in walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on table above single service items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop handle in flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Two microwaves on cook line soiled with food debris interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service trays not inverted near prep table.
Stored food not covered. Two sausages in make table lower storage on shelf with no protection.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop seasoning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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2 Dented cans present. See stop sale. Kidney beans.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings stored over French fries in the walk in freezer.
Can opener soiled with old food debris. Deflector panel inside ice machine soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On the cook line
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine doors.
Ceiling vents soiled with grease, and dust. Kitchen and prep area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceiling in kitchen.
Cold handle missing at hand sink in prep area.
Heavy ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Hood filters heavily soiled.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line
Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. Open bags of sugar and flour in the dry storage area.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 2 door reach in glass cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Stored food not covered. Bread, Fritos and sausage. Walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains thawing at room temperature still frozen. Educated chef
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline make table
Stored food not covered. Onions and tamales walk in cooler
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm at bar. Corrected to 200 ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk glass reach in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent info to operator
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
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.sent copy to operator
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Will call eco lab. Will sanitize in triple sink until dishwasher is repaired
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In office
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep lady handled raw chicken, then went to clean dishes without removing gloves
Can opener blade soiled.
Gaskets torn on cooler.
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep lady handled raw chicken, then went to clean dishes without removing gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler; masitas cooked pork (65F - Cold Holding); cuban sandwiches (50F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Cooler at front counter; flan (45F - Cold Holding); - Cold Holding); tres leche (45F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding)
Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar hand sink used as dump station evidence of ice in hand sink. In kitchen rinsed off spoon in hand sink.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler coils heavily soiled with dust and grease. Ambient temperature 60 F
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Gaskets torn on cooler.
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next to food. Tylenol and pepto
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Prep lady handled raw chicken, then went to clean dishes without removing gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooler; masitas cooked pork (65F - Cold Holding); cuban sandwiches (50F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) Cooler at front counter; flan (45F - Cold Holding); - Cold Holding); tres leche (45F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding)
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine over 200 ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine over 200 ppm
Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.bar hand sink used as dump station evidence of ice in hand sink. In kitchen rinsed off spoon in hand sink.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler coils heavily soiled with dust and grease. Ambient temperature 60 F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On microwave and on dry storage rack
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
Gaskets torn on cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line
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.