Cuban American Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Cuban American Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing bracelet. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Spring mix lined with paper towels. Advised to use deli paper, coffee filters, or other food grade linings. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook rinsed hands with gloves on. Immediately advised to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Goya seasoning container with label removed. Advised to label
02D-02-4
67
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over onions in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Operator cracked eggs and then touched spray bottle of oil and tongs used of steak without Changing gloves. Advised operator and manager on precautions with cracking shell eggs with gloves. Operator immediately removed gloves and washed hands.
12A-27-4
74
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork, chicken, raw beef in upright reach in cooler 44F-48F. Advised operator to put on ice or in freezer for immediate temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked: rice, chicken pork, beans, **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Almond milk opened on 8/7 per operator **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 3/22/23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon not thawed according to manufacturer instructions. Operator removed from package **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
55
May 23, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
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 - Quesitos only made once a day and lasts less than 4 hours per operator. Prepared at 9am per operator (less than 2 hrs prior). Filled out Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuban American Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuban American Cafe on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Cuban American Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Cuban American Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Cuban American Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban American Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cuban American Cafe 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 Cuban American Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban American Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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