LITTTLE CUBAN CAFE
3433 GRIFFIN RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954 658 7956
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At the front counter, a bottle of mango purée mix was found to have 4 dead flies inside. The bottle was discarded. See Stop Sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm), operator corrected solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Walk in cooler; raw beef stored over cooked pork, operator stored properly.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. 1. Operator provided chlorine chemical test kit when utilizing quaternary chemical solution for sanitizing.
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/
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by coffee wait station, operator stored to dry.
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At the front counter, a bottle of mango purée mix was found to have 4 dead flies inside. The bottle was discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front line, American cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (56F - Cold Holding); ham (56F - Cold Holding); butter (56F - Cold Holding). The items have been in this cooler less than 3 hours. The items were removed to another reach in cooler to chill and cold hold.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Next to the prep area cook top, the 4 shelf rack is lined with cardboard. The card board was removed.
Aug 13, 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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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. In the rolling bin of rice, a cup was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The cup was removed
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the prep sink chicken was stored in shopping bags with ink writing on them. The chicken was thawed and removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line, the raw shell eggs were stored over the sliced cheese. The eggs were moved to over the marinated chicken.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for 3cs or sanitizer buckets
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the prep sink, bags of pork were being thawed at room temperature without running water. The water was turned on.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. At the coffee machine, an employee crushed an empty bottle of milk, placed it in the trash can and pressed the garbage down. She then proceeded to prepare a cup of coffee without washing her hands. The coffee cup was removed. The employee washed her hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw fish was stored over a box of apples and oranges. The fish was moved.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler #4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On the prep table next to the cook line, an employee cellphone was stored on top of the table. The phone was removed
Feb 8, 2024Inspection 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. In the reach in cooler near the triple sink, the raw eggs were stored over the raw onions. The eggs were moved to the lowest shelf.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, milk and eggs were stored on the floor. They were moved to shelving.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored over ice bags, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in prep kitchen. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor next to cook line. Operator properly stored.
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.