Cuban & Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
95
Score
Cuban & Mexican Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple cups on preparing surfaces. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat French fries inside reach in freezer. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside reach in cooler under microwave
22-31-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut red pepper inside walk in cooler uncovered. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Was 0ppm owner replaced water and Quaternary ammonium sanitizer now 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over French fries in reach in white reach in freezer. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salsa hand of spoon in salsa at deli cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee was pealing cucumber with bare hands. Manager threw cucumbers away. Employee put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Was at 0ppm now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Pork chops on top shelf of reach in freezer. Manager moved. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooler on floor in front of hand washing sink back near three compartment sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. White bucket on floor with beef. Manager moved to counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in white bucket being thawed at room temperature. Educated. Manger put in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
52
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front deli cooler cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) Second deli cooler right side of grill cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) During inspection put all items in fridge to get temperatures at 41. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink educated manager
31A-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water at HWS in disrepair. Manger got the HWS working **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt with no label manger labeled during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and went over the bid six handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm quaternary. Operator replaced sanitizer water and it tested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomatoes , operator moved to freezer. (49F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The top pizza oven on cook line shows accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection.
41-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -oven cleaner on dish drying rack in kitchen area Operator moved during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler at front counter next to flat top grill Operator rearranged during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -female's restroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stove top at cooks line has accumulation of food residue
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station at front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table at front counter Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -on wall at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station -seasoning containers in kitchen above microwave **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -towel used to wrap tortillas at front counter **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuban & Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuban & Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuban & Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuban & Mexican Restaurant.
How does Cuban & Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Cuban & Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Cuban & Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuban & Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cuban & Mexican Restaurant 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 & Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuban & Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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