Cubay Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Cubay Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Cubay Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has heavy buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared pork and prepared chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator has soap and sanitizer used as same final step prior to air drying therefore food contact surfaces are not properly sanitized. Operator emptied three compartment sink and filled correctly to,properly sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, beef and bacon stored over ready to eat/cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02%05-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available to check chlorine levels in three compartment sink **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at prep/utility sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Operator has soap and sanitizer used as same final step prior to air drying. **Warning**
16-10-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair food-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair measuring cup used in bulk rice container. Operatpr discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on shelves with food and food service items in kitchen and front counter. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Whole fish thawed in standing water. **Warning**
06-01-5
45
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken to bottom shelf under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Printed out DBPR HR Form 5030-104 Bodily Fluids. The manager placed form on bulletin board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink beside 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
29-49-6
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ready to eat pork chops in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The operator moved the raw pork under the ready to eat pork chops. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medication above reach-in cooler. The operator removed the bottle of medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish container on hand washing sink beside prep sink in kitchen. The operator removed empty container from on top of hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops and beef in stand up reach-in cooler not date marked. The manager dated pork chops and beef during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink shut off. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
47
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in egg stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
61
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside steam table. The operator moved products to another reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Observed pork 52 and ham 58F in reach-in cooler beside steam table. The owner is moving ham to another reach-in cooler and discarding pork. The owner showed receipt for new reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pork in stand reach-in cooler. The operator moved raw beef to bottom of stand up reach-in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Observed raw beef over raw fish in stand up reach-in freezer. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and ham not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Observed chicken and pork not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 beside steam table not maintaining cold holding. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cubay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cubay Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cubay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cubay Restaurant.
How does Cubay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Cubay Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Cubay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cubay Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cubay 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 Cubay Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cubay Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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