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MORITAS CUBAN CAFE

22836 OVERSEAS HWY, Cudjoe Key FL 33042

Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5402788
Grade history
DEC 23
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of containers in hand washing sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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. Rocio Flores 10/12/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine
Basic/21-07-4
The state's own report →
Apr 29, 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yeniley
Intermediate/53B-13-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Croquettes 120F Warmer was turned up to higher temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint thinner on shelf with clean utensils and containers.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Observed the Bag of onions stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 19, 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 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. Form was emailed to the operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on glass plate
Basic/22-08-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 200+ in wiping cloth container.
High priority/41-15-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior microwave has accumulation of /food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.