Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Royal Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw beef stored over cooked beef, not all commercially stored. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed item onto stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen near door, no paper towels at designated hand sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen, all reach in refrigerator door handles soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen dry storage area, oil and pork fat stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in use utensils stored in standing water 74F. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
50
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over unwashed plantains - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw pork- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cookline- employee touched their face and then proceeded to engage on food preparation without changing gloves or washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed their hands and changed gloves properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of fabulosity not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline hand wash sink - metal spoon and ice inside sink- over removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee chopping herbs without a hair restraint- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
47
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over stuffed potato balls - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler by cookline area - mojo sauce 50-51F- cold holding, chimichurri 50-51F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler by cookline area - mojo sauce 50-51F- cold holding, chimichurri 50-51F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back storage area - handwash sink blocked by mop buckets - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler red sauce prepared Saturday 01/25/25 not date marked - operator date marked. At bar reach in cooler Flan prepared 01/24/25 nor sate marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 food borne illness poster to operator- operator printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach in cooler- raw chicken stored in non food grade shopping bag- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At tall reach in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked beef - operator removed. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler- Oil in garlic 53F- cold holding, chimichurri 55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall reach in cooler- Oil in garlic 53F- cold holding, chimichurri 55F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar area on service kart- spray bottle of windex stored over seasonings - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Miguel Saramiento 10/31/20-2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back area storage room - sink blocked by storage shelf. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cookline- handwash sink with large spoon inside - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu Ceviche mixto with no indication of being served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing on right side of restaurant. **Warning**
32-04-4
30
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef and raw chicken stored over plantains operatator moved raw meets to lower shelf.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer near cookline- raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw pork- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near cookline- as per operator food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 4.5 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline under the prep counter- Cooked chicken-115-124F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator moved into oven to reheat to 165F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor by cookline- operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler bags of salmon bearing label - not removed from packaging- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
41
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee using broom with gloved hands then proceed to begin working with food without changing gloves
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Cooked pork stored in 5 gallon chemical buckets
01B-32-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic handled to go used in direct contact with raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed and placed in food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed ROP snapper fully thawed in rop packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front of cook line blocked by dish rack. Operator removed. Bucket stored in Hand wash sink in ice machine room behind bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially processed ROP snapper fully thawed in rop packaging. See stop Sale
06-09-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
39
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (154°F - Cooking) item was cooked from raw for service. Item was temped immediately after being removed from heat. Operator placed back on heat and cooked to 171°F
03C-44-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ceviche stored above cooked soups/black beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Provided safe storage hand out **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at shelving in triple sink/prep area
22-31-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed above prep table in triple sink/prep area. Operator removed and discussed proper location **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine?
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 Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine.
How does Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Ramon Cuban Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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