Cuba 1958
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Cuba 1958, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Cuba 1958 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche containing raw shrimp on the menu with no identifier. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ventilation hoods on the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled the trash can then clean equipment without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Manager removed the can opener to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Employee removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the cook line. Employee placed paper towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor next to the ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 employee phones stored on preparation table on the cook line. Manager removed the phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line.
14-09-4
43
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Butter (54F - Cold Holding); Capers (55F - Cold Holding); Fish (53F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately two hours. Manager packed the items with bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee on the cook line dried hands on their apron. The employee properly washed and dried their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the fish. Raw ground beef stored over butter in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the cook line . Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sinks in the dishwasher and the cook line area. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
32
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the fish below the produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee placed the chicken below the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed the consumer advisory to the owner. Owner printed and posted the consumer advisory before the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing fluid not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
55
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands using soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment with washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and removed the equipment to be sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing. Employee rewashed their hands and used paper towels to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hands in a three compartment sink. Employee rewashed their hands in a hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager placed paper towel at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna stored in the walk-in cooler with no data mark. Manager stated the lasagna was prepared on 1/20. Manager placed a date mark on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the exterior of package food, floors and the shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
37
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Provided operator with handout. Operator filled out 2 forms before the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under the hand washing sink on the cook line.
29-11-4
70
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On the shelves and floor of the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Jun 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer on the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of black olives dented at the seem. Manager discarded the olives. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sliced blade soiled. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna prepared on 10/29 with no date mark. Manager placed a date on the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves in dry storage area rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a cutting board on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed the utensils to be sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
41
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On the floors and shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuba 1958 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuba 1958 on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuba 1958?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cuba 1958.
How does Cuba 1958 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cuba 1958 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cuba 1958's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cuba 1958 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cuba 1958 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cuba 1958 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuba 1958 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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