Delicias Cubanas Restaurant

237 W 4 Ave Ste 4, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Mount Dora restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Meat slicer soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright Avantco cooler.

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents over flat top grill

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor next to prep cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright Avantco cooler exterior

23-03-4

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - sandwich press

22-02-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - lettuce over fully cooked pulled pork. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Nov 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryer

22-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.

32-17-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to Togo containers at front counter.

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 47° operator place in chest freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric electric upstairs prep area. White cutting board at service area. Ice chute at drink station in dining area

22-02-4

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I new employee

11-26-1

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves Cold holding unit

23-24-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located next to bag n box rack .

51-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door up stairs open at the time of inspection.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.

22-08-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Avantco cold holding unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready made sandwiches in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to clean utensils in up stairs storage area.

41-10-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored in retail bags in freezer up stairs storage area.

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw chicken stored over raw fish . **Corrected On-Site**

08A-16-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Electric slicer in up stairs storage area. Ice chute at drink station in dining area. White cutting board on cooks line.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup stored in hand sink on front counter.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp Ceviche prepared prior day.

02C-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Empanadas wraps in Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pepsi glass door reach in cooler.

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Delicias Cubanas Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant.

How does Delicias Cubanas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Delicias Cubanas Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Delicias Cubanas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Delicias Cubanas Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Delicias Cubanas Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias Cubanas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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