SANDY'S CUBAN CAFE
1383 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, Naples FL 34104 · 239.331.8204
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
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. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice and pork, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-18-2025
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Employee eating in prep area. Discussed with operator and employee discontinued eating.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Observed cooked rice, made Friday per operator, with no date mark. Operator provided date. Repeat 4/23/2025, 1/23/2015.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-23-2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler with food served to guests. Operator moved to,proper storage.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator is using a non food contact surface chlorine bleach. Operator obtained food grade bleach during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (127 F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (125 F - Hot Holding on prep table, per operator rice was taken out of reach in cooler prior to inspection. Operator reheated to 175 F
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. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as basting brush. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared beef, cooked 24 hours prior and cooled, not date marked.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over sliced cheese in the reach in cooler next to the fryer. Operator placed the cut tomatoes to the other side of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on the wire shelf above clean dishes next to the fryer. Operator removed and placed in the office.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice in the reach in cooler not dated marked. Operator stated the rice was cooked 08/10/2023. Operator labeled the six containers of cooked rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles next to the fryer in the kitchen and the refrigerator in the office.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the reach in cooler gasket next to the fryer in the kitchen.
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