TWO CUBAN GUYS
3529 NW BASCOM NORRIS DR, Lake City FL 32055 · 3057755055
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
OCT 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in truck.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018052803 | Oct 1, 2018 | Mar 25, 2019 | — |
| 5--2017035174 | Jul 18, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | — |
| 5--2017020957 | Apr 26, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating with expired license of 6/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (58F - Cold Holding) item sitting in reach in cooler, manager stated item was sitting out for 20 minutes he placed item in freezer to rapidly drop.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on prep table and reach in cooler stained. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by 3 compartment sink not labeled.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler, manager moved drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in reach in cooler torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in sugar. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board on reach-in cooler prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Back reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment soiled with grease accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Fryers and press soiled with grease accumulation. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food build up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in pan on counter. Operator placed in reach-in cooler.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Back reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment soiled with grease accumulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and press soiled with grease accumulation. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food build up.
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in prep cooler up top: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with pans. Manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cup used as scoop in bulk container of salt.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich press exterior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Gaskets on reach in cooler heavily soiled with food build up.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf over milk. Manager moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven and microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Slicer soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in back reach-in-cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle melted. Operator discarded.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024. Renewed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food build up. Exterior of sandwich press soiled with grease.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher (silver) is in corner on floor behind, chemicals, under bucket, not accessible.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding).
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for all employees.
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. Missing for all employees
Aug 15, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 26 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority10 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched door with gloved hands then continued to prepare food without washing hands. Female employee removed cup from sugar without washing hands.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Mobil unit is attached to unlicensed building with a hose.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: raw pork and beef on shelf over cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding).
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ ppm. Test strip changed from black to white.
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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trays and towels on top of hand sink. Moved during this inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Food truck has PVC pipe attached and flowing waste water into hole in black top parking lot, unable to determine where waste water is being disposed due to unit not being movable for 8 years per operator..
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for all employees.
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. Missing for all employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink. Employee provided dish soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment using Time as a Public Health Control for pork with a time stamp of 2:00. Employee stated this is the discard time. Provided DBPR documents.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food truck storing food in reach in freezer in unlicensed building.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and rice in reach in cooler cooked yesterday with no date mark
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small round bowl used as scoop in sugar. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf over rice. Employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in unit is not working, manager stated they are waiting for a replacement part. Cutting board has deep grooves and is no longer cleanable. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Employee using sponge to wash dishes.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of measuring spoon in salt. Removed during this inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Operator unable to start food truck to move.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled with food build up. Exterior of sandwich press soiled with grease. Fan on table soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bags of single use trays on floor in cabinet.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking water at hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt with no label oil oregano container.
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher (silver) is in corner on floor behind, chemicals, towels bags and other miscellaneous items, not accessible.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in truck.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-23.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled. Cutting boards stained with food debris or mold-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available per manager.
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 Food Employee Reporting Agreements available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl in bulk container of sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach-in cooler and table-top cutting boards grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on shelf over prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Fryer exterior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service cups inside cabinet on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloth on counter prep table.
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.