Chicas Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Chicas Cuban Cafe has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in DeLand average 73, so Chicas Cuban Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler beef soup (47F - Cooling );placed overnight . Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter out boy unit milk (49F - Cold Holding)/2 hours ; operator placed ice oat milk (52F - Cold Holding)/ placed overnight, operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature . Cheese pastries at front counter , hot holding unit. Operator placed time.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven facing to fiat top soiled with grease and grime,
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
37
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Beer cold hoofing unit, wine cold holding unit , three compartment sink and plumbing for hand sink added to dining room area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Hand sink is not plumbed . **Time Extended**
51-14-7
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup 56F, Beans 56F placed to cool overnight in walk in cooler. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale report **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 50F and Ranch dressing made in house , placed in front counter cold holding unit. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Beer cold hoofing unit, wine cold holding unit , three compartment sink and plumbing for hand sink added to dining room area. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker scooping ice with a watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
39
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter low boy unit Egg nog 59F, milk 50F Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at front counter handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser unlabeled in washware area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunchable in kitchen lowboy unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at front counter hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
41
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over bagged sliced cooked meat in walk in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station container of pico de gallo 70F ; not immersed in container of ice, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen hot holding unit, Beans 127F in hot holding , beans reheated to 165F/2 hours **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Educated operator . **Corrective Action Taken**
13-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker wearing a watch, while roaring food, educated operator.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed containers of frying oil stored on rear food preparation area floor. Bag of onion stored on the rear food preparation area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ground beef in walk in cooler52F. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner not labeled at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk at front counter opened 24 hours ago , not datemarked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food preparation area hand sink has cutting board placed on top of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cookline cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket , helmet and lunch box stored on shelving above food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking in kitchen. Operator educated.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1-box container of frying oil stored on storage area floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicas Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicas Cuban Cafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicas Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chicas Cuban Cafe.
How does Chicas Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in DeLand?
Chicas Cuban Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the DeLand average of 73.
Has Chicas Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicas Cuban Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicas Cuban Cafe 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 Chicas Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicas Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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