Cuba Mex American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Cuba Mex American has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other North Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat sour cream in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee open outer door then start prepping and portioning food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4
74
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink had pots in it. Operator removed pots. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed napkins by sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with yellow liquid no label under sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
35B-14-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed water temperature did not go above 82F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature went to 96F and they rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024. Informed Operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. Printed copy for Operator, he placed in paperwork binder. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Printed copies and Operator and new employee signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pupusa filling in reach in cooler over 24 hours old no date mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed max temperature at hand washing sink was 83F. Operator turned on hot water heater and temperature reached 96F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed choking poster for Operator and the hung up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl in bulk flour under counter used as a scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. The operator stated raw chicken was out while preparing a chicken taco. The ambient temperature was 42F I reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler. The owner placed the raw pork over the raw steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black beans not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler close to exit door.
02C-02-5
52
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products into stand reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager is printing out for employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed water pressure at hand washing sink low.
27-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 46F.
14-74-7
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink hot water turned off. The owner turned hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler. The owner changed the raw steak and raw pork in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
27-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The owner moved sanitizer bucket off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuba Mex American last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuba Mex American on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuba Mex American?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cuba Mex American.
How does Cuba Mex American compare to other restaurants in North Fort Myers?
Cuba Mex American most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 88.
Has Cuba Mex American's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cuba Mex American have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cuba Mex American 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 Cuba Mex American inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuba Mex American is inspected around two times per year on average.
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