Cubachobee Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Cubachobee Restaurant has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cubachobee Restaurant's 39 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.
16-20-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans plastic container inside of the back area hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer slicer guard with heavy soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed storage shelves soiled in the kitchen area
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep cooler located at the service window, observed wallet, keys on top of the slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing faucet at the back area hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed back area hand washing sink missing faucet
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed kitchen floor tile broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at the service window, and throughout the establishment, observed under flat grill with heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed front counter area storage area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed hash browns not covered inside of the back area reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the back area, kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container not labeled located next to the back door.
02D-01-5
39
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and touching clean plates in kitchen. Employee was trained by inspector on proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over red and green peppers inside Walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 3 rice pudding and 7 flans without a proper invoice.
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed inside Men's Restroom.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by dry storage.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken under HWS in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by steam table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon and raw pork skin thawing at room temperature on prep table by dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn by steam table in kitchen. Also, observed missing faucet at HWS by dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
30
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: At time of callback inspection observed From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: At time of callback inspection observed No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw fish inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Observed part of front counter removed without plan review submitted and approved.
51-16-7
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bags uncut stored inside reach in cooler under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in front of griddle in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler door handle missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in front of Three compartment sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in front of griddle in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup box stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork thawing at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator place meat inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and honey containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
39
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut ham inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled inside three compartment sink. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside Moro container in steam table inside kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon in bags inside drawers under griddle in kitchen. Operator started to cut bags. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an opened container inside kitchen. Operator placed lid and straw. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar plastic container stored on front counter floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon in standing water at 80°F inside kitchen. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside white microwave over steam table inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in coolers gaskets throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Aug 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw fish ceviche not identified as raw item on menu.
02B-01-5
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. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled at three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on sandwich prep table inside kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave on shelf over steam table inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler by window at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over prep table inside kitchen.
38-07-4
90
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Moro rice stored in thank you bags inside Walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bag of fish inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Employee removed fish bag. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed inside kitchen. Operator provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on reach in cooler by window at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield over prep table inside kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by steam table inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons faces up on front counter.
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing at room temperature inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator stored fish inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with oil not labeled inside kitchen.
02D-01-5
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cubachobee Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cubachobee Restaurant on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cubachobee Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cubachobee Restaurant.
How does Cubachobee Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Cubachobee Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Cubachobee Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cubachobee Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cubachobee Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cubachobee Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cubachobee Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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