Ebes Cuban Cafe

106 N Us Hwy 41, Ruskin, FL 33570

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

High Risk

Ebes Cuban Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Ruskin facility scores 75, putting Ebes Cuban Cafe on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 49 F in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs and salmon over bananas in reach in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs and salmon over sauces in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon on menu. Operator identified at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for cold smoked salmon. Operator placed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear buds on counter. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter.

12B-07-4

Feb 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 46 F, cheese 48 F, operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Jun 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ebes Cuban Cafe last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Ebes Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ebes Cuban Cafe.

How does Ebes Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Ebes Cuban Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Ebes Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ebes Cuban Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ebes Cuban Cafe 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 Ebes Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ebes Cuban Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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