Cuban Cafe

1600 Se 3 Ct, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Cuban Cafe appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. On Dec 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Deerfield Beach average 83, so Cuban Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer used at the triple sink in kitchen. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. **Warning**

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Jun 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon bits in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins stored on food prep table shelf with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on faucet at food prep sink in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cuban Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cuban Cafe.

How does Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Cuban Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban 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 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 Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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