El Cubanito Restaurant

1660 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at El Cubanito Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

El Cubanito Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Port St. Lucie average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm must use three bay sink until machine is fixed and reaches proper ppm of 50-100 **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.phone on plates **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 108f **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flys in front area by chest freezer. Next routine per Madeline **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer **Warning**

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef raw 55f cold holding , chicken raw 51f cold holding , chicken cooked 54f cold holding , cooked chicken 46f cold holding , raw pork 60f cold holding , Manager states been in reach in less than 3 hours advised to rapid chill, manager placed in reach in freezer. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler on cooks line 54f ambient **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting Onions. educated and washed **Warning**

08B-39-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

16-21-4

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-21-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cubanito Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cubanito Restaurant on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cubanito Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cubanito Restaurant.

How does El Cubanito Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

El Cubanito Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has El Cubanito Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cubanito Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cubanito 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 El Cubanito Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cubanito Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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