El Cuba Catering #2
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
41
Score
El Cuba Catering #2 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken 108F , roasted chicken 125F, fried shrimp 105F, chicken legs 91F, beef 124F, stewed pork 118F, ribs 107F , pork feet 103F, black beans 102F , empanadas 112F, operator discard it.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water with temperature of 85F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation of lids on each steam table pan - lids are missing. Empanadas, taquitos **Repeat Violation**
08B-69-4
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. Expired training for employee
53B-05-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
41
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Administratively complied due to length of time **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver completed for Florida food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Administratively complied due to length of time **Admin Complaint**
03G-46-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment has no hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Administratively complied due to length of time **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Administratively complied due to length of time **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
64
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water. **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation of lids on each steam table pan - lids are missing. No lids for pans in steam table on back of truck.
08B-69-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment has no hand sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand soap, paper towels available.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of training for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. No process waiver completed for Florida food truck. **Warning**
03G-46-2
Basic - Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation and use of an air curtain to protect the unpackaged food in the steam table when the cabinet is opened. Air curtain missing or non-functional. No air curtain for steam table area on back of truck.
08B-71-5
45
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeseburgers (97F); recheck 140F yellow rice (115F - Hot Holding) recheck 150F fried shrimp (90F - Hot Holding); recheck 135F beef stew (95F - Hot Holding)recheck 150F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
Intermediate - Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Florida truck.
03G-56-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Gave a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires the installation and use of an air curtain to protect the unpackaged food in the steam table when the cabinet is opened. Air curtain missing or non-functional.
08B-71-5
43
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cuba Catering #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cuba Catering #2 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cuba Catering #2?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Cuba Catering #2.
How does El Cuba Catering #2 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
El Cuba Catering #2 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has El Cuba Catering #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Cuba Catering #2 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Cuba Catering #2 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 El Cuba Catering #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cuba Catering #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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