NINI'S CUBAN RESTAURANT
925 VILLAGE SQUARE DR, Sebastian FL 32958
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over scallops 2 door reach in freezer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023004271 | Aug 24, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 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 →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread in make table, moved bread. Raw beef and chicken stored over cooked beef (3lbs) in two door reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Make table on cook line, opposite side of fryer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Moved to bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw pork and then moved to cook line without gloves change and handwashing. Stopped him explaining why he cannot do that, cutting boards moved to wash. He went back to raw pork prepping.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Charging 4% credit card fee, without disclosing on menu. Effective July 1, 2026 must add to menu. Provided operator with flyer.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed knife used for raw pork handwashing sink. Stopped him and moved to ware washing.
Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler handle broken off. Back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Large cooking pot with raw pork on floor near prep table, moved up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Moved.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Spoke to operator he removed it.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table opposite side from fryer, no ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two door reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on drying rack washed ware.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table nearest the stove same side, standing water bottom shelf.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/
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. Adis and Beddy
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Farm eggs. Educated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers not inverted
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Frozen fish thawed vacuum seal not broken. Fish totally thawed 7- mahi 3- salmon 2- snapper
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 operator copy
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum sealing cooked meat with seasoning and vegetables
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rop ground beef
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make tables
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
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. No date cook not sure how long in refrigerator
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken 3 door reach in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 3 door reach in cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked dishwasher area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Gasket 3 door reach in cooler Ceiling fan lights
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over scallops 2 door reach in freezer
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. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed pan in hand wash sink Educated operator
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By 2 door reach in freezer
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks Educated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Ceiling fan lights
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bin
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states they are unable to login and self print.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and dry storage racks. Throughout kitchen under equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles by dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets and door on reach in cooler on cooks line 2. Drainboard shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Next to hood system accumulated with grease.
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line. Items were removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks line. Date added.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bin
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states they are unable to login and self print.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and dry storage racks. Throughout kitchen under equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles by dish machine
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets and door on reach in cooler on cooks line 2. Drainboard shelf
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Next to hood system accumulated with grease.
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.