SOUP'R CUBANS
1502 NW 42 ST, Winter Haven FL 33881 · (863)967-6277
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of debiin the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior sides of unit in dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on roller door at rear exit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Observed on shelves on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed around soda nozzles.
Accumulation of pinkish debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, employee cleaned interior shield.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed under table in sandwich area, employee replaced tin foil.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment also wall behind flip top unit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed garbage can to wipe food debris from table after employee put can back grab a knife to wipe it off with a towel then wiped hands on apron and did not Hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Told operator to wash rinse and sanitize knife.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All 'employees working.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has quaternary strips but is using chlorine for sanitizer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In ware washing area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers at front counter. Employee turned face down.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.on shelf above the each in cooler..
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
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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.
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/ Stephen dykhuizen 7-23-18
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled. Reach in cooler gasket on cook line soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line. In ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of Reach in cooler soiled with food debris and grease.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind equipment on cook line.
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.