VLADY CUBAN FOOD INC
532 SE 47 TER STE 4, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 2395414328
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018024498 | Apr 2, 2018 | Jun 7, 2018 | $160 |
| 7--2015020956 | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw chicken stored over croquettes. Operator removed raw chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins at handwash sink.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine underneath three compartment sink and underneath equipment in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature. Educated operator on proper thawing methods.
Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic in oil 73F cold hold more than 4 hours. Stop Sale. Operator discarded garlic in oil.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed chemical.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 78F at front service hand wash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on top of cutting board. Operator removed cellphone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Operator placed foods in refrigerator to thaw.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light not functioning in dishwash area.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection 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. Observed container stored ready to eat vegetables. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in dishwash area and kitchen area. Educated operator on the importance of routine cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged raw pork roast thawing in standing water at room temperature.
Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package of raw pork stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator placed raw pork on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork 109F hot hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned up heat element.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped pork not date marked. Operator date marked pork.
Accumulation of gray/slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in dishwash area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked frozen pork. Educated operator on using food grade containers.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of smooth easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Educated operator on importance of sealing door gap.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of limes stored on floor near dishwash area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with precooked pork. Operator switched to food grade container.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed chemical.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.