Alex Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Alex Cuban Cuisine 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Alex Cuban Cuisine's latest score of 64 falls below the Pembroke Park average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach on shelf next to triple sink in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach on floor front of reach in freezer in kitchen. Cook removed both cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Package of raw chicken stored above bags of fries in True reach in freezer behind 4 black doors in hallway. Manager inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-24 Expired. **Warning** Reference: 509.241(1)FS and 61C-1.002(6) FAC: 509.241(1) LICENSES; ANNUAL RENEWALS. Each public lodging establishment and public food service establishment shall obtain a license from the division. 61C-1.002(6) Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law. Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: 2 Ceiling tiles shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5
Basic - Observed: Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow Cutting Board. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Prep table lower shelf rust **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-33-4
43
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above opened box of salmon in Grista reach in cooler entrance of kitchen. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above bag of carrots and bag of cheese in true reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 light shield missing in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
61
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of raw pork stored over bag of mixed vegetables in Grista reach in freezer. 2) bag of sweet plantains stored on top of bag of pork in Frigidaire chest freezer by entrance of kitchen. 3) Bag of raw pork and container of raw shrimp stored above gallons of milk in True refrigerator in dry storage room. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box- ; Chicken Empanadas (115-120F - Hot Holding); Ham croquettes (100-112F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Manager turned up temperature from low to high. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt in kitchen and container of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - 1) Case of oil stored on floor by chest freezer by kitchen entrance. 2) Cases of water stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in True reach-in freezer in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawed in standing water in triple sink. Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
39
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Same **Time Extended**
32-12-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alex Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alex Cuban Cuisine on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alex Cuban Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alex Cuban Cuisine.
How does Alex Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Park?
Alex Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Park average of 79.
Has Alex Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alex Cuban Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alex Cuban Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alex Cuban Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alex Cuban Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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