M & G CUBAN CAFE
7177 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33771 · 727 601 1080
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Observed customers sitting in dining room paying for food and take-out orders. Discussed license renewal with Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026012268 | Dec 11, 2025 | Jun 17, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2023033249 | Apr 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (113F - Hot Holding) in hot display case, printed time as a public health for operator in Spanish if he wants to use it going forward. Operator turned heat up. No change in temperature 113F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steam wand on coffee machine accumulated with milk debris.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pizza oven, sink and ice machine added to back area that was food storage area only on existing plans.
No soap provided at front handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled on bottom shelf next to deep fryer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup used as scoop in dry rice and bean containers.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dish towels used to cover deli meats in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and open Greek yogurt located on cutting board on prep table next to 3 compartment sink facing service window. Items removed from cutting board.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of soda cans and 1 box of mojo sauce stored on floor in hallway facing back door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Metal pans on shelf with white granular substance not labeled.
Feb 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file does not reflect establishment. Room added with Pizza oven, reach-in cooler, service sink, and ice machine.
Ceiling tile missing in hallway area near restrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right-side reach-in cooler door. Reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink missing radiator guards.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in plastic container at front counter not labeled.
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pan lids in them storing lids on shelf above three-compartment sink without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Will email DBPR Form HR 5025-010. Manual Dishwasher Procedures. Employee removed lids from shelf and returned to three-compartment to repeat wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Observed customers sitting in dining room paying for food and take-out orders. Discussed license renewal with Manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked items a. sliced tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); 61f b. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) 58f Discussed Time As A Public Health Control as an option.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at front counter at 11:05am. Operator turned temperature up on steam stable. Rechecked temp at 11:40am a. cooked plantains (92F - Hot Holding); 131f b. cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding); 127f
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file does not reflect establishment. Room added with Pizza oven, reach-in cooler, service sink, and ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
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. All employee training expired on 10-05-2024.
Spray bottle at front counter containing all purpose cleaner not labeled.
Ceiling tile missing in hallway area near restrooms.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right-side reach-in cooler door. Reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink missing radiator guards.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching cooked pork in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed tongs.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Discussed with operator holding sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce in another cooler once items reach 41f or below in freezer. a. sliced tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); 61f b. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) 58f
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in plastic container at front counter not labeled.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. Employee labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table. Employee moved during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cell phone, glasses, and keys on prep table during activity prep. Employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Deli reach in cooler opposite of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor, bag of black beans, box of oil. Employee moved.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Pork in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ all CFM expired
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on deli cooler cutting board. Employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on deli cooler cutting board. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor next to glass cooler. Employee moved Bag of onions and bag of rice on dry storage floor. Employee moved
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in cooler cooked on Saturday 7-27 not covered. Employee covered during inspection.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over box of plantains in reach in freezer near slicer. Manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line Holding); cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) Moved all products to another reach in cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Put back on stove cooked retemp 165. plantains (75F - Hot Holding); soup (112F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most items prepared onsite in fridge with no date mark.
Food stored on floor. Raw potatoes stored on floor near fryers.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored at sandwich expo window.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw-shell eggs, then touch clean utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene practices. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-157 and HR 5030-159
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and pans in three-compartment sink placing pans on shelf without sanitizing. Employee removed pots and pans from shelf. Printed DBPR HR Form 5025-010
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 11:51am sliced tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (69f- Cold Holding) Re temp at 12:30 a. Sliced tomatoes 44f b. Cut lettuce 49f Operator moved items to reach-in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet outside in rear of establishment without vacuum breaker.
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. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
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/ No CFM present with 4 employees engaging in food preparation.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue substance hanging on rack above three-compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve cup without handle used as scoop in container of beans and two containers of rice located against wall near fire suppression system.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 4 sheet pans stored on floor at end of three-compartment sink. Tongs stored on electrical plug at front counter. Operator removed tongs.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth wrapped around cooked whole-intact meat in reach-in cooler in sandwich prep area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on prep table and reach-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water on prep table on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of cutting board on prep table on cook line and prep table near sandwich press. Employee keys, Mail, and book stored at sandwich expo window.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler radiator vents missing. Prep table next to fat-fryer bottom shelf is rusted.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor near prep table. 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath fire suppression system in kitchen. 1/2 case of soda's stored on floor at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter. Printed DBPR Form HR 5030-111 Pic placed at hand wash sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottled waters stored in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler in front of flat-top grill, interior soiled with food buildup.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry wiping cloth on top of cutting board on prep table on cook line.
Stored food not covered. 8qt container of sugar not covered at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on top of reach-in cooler in front of flat-top grill not identified by common name. 8 quart container of sugar removed from original packaging not labeled.
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.