RUMBA CUBAN CAFE INC
1265 AIRPORT RD UNIT 19, Naples FL 34104 · 239.253.9577
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026039444 | Apr 29, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored directly over u washed avocados. Operator moved foods to,proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored directly over ready to eat prepared yellow rice. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-21-2025
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.CO2 tank behind bar unsecured.
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor of dry storage room. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-21-2025
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in kitchen not inverted. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near exit door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored over clean plates near dishmachine. Operator moved employee bags to proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles case stored on floor near kitchen entrance.
Plastic bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar at dry storage. Operator moved the bowl proper storage.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed avocados in reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jorge Jr. does not have certified food manager training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Unsecured CO2 tank near back door is unsecured.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator discontinued use
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 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. No signed copies available, emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103 and they were signed during inspection. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 04-30-2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator date marked during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At server beverage station. Operator labeled spray bottle
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 20# CO2 cylinder unsecured at back door and behind bar.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not ID'ed and separated in reach in cooler. Operator removed personal food.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Inspector provided the operator with the employee health reporting agreement. Operator began having employees read and sign the agreement.
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. There is a employee water bottle in the slicer. Operator removed the water bottle.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the date mark on the cooked beef
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on the oven handle next to the fryer.
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.