El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at second 3 compartment sink does not reach all compartments. **Repeat Violation**
16-20-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet missing on the hot water side of the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in restroom #3 not working.
32-23-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at second 3 compartment sink does not reach all compartment's. **Repeat Violation**
16-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the restroom on the right.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in the bulk sugar bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door handle in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet missing on the hot water side of the mop sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed water spigot at second 3 compartment sink does not reach all sinks. **Repeat Violation**
16-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pasta in the double door stainless standup reach in. Operator moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in bus tubs in reach in cooler prepared over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no current date on water filter for the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle on walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coco cola refrigerator behind the bar with shelves that are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
52
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed water spigot at second 3 compartment sink does not reach all sinks. **Repeat Violation**
16-20-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at sink in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no current date on water filter for the ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle on walk in cooler door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cookline stored in water of 78F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in coco cola refrigerator behind the wars with shelves that are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
55
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Observed faucet at second 3 compartment sink behind the bar does not reach all sinks
16-20-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Observed no running water at the mop sink.
27-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed hole in wall under hand sink in bathroom number 3. **Repeat Violation**
32-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle broken on reach in cooler closest to the front door.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath door next to Dj booth in rear of the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the dry storage closet.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on reach in freezer glass door.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled on the cookline behind the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled along walls in dining room area and dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in bathroom under sink next to DJ booth needs repair.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in reach in coolers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler doors and gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light shining through under rear door next to DJ booth.
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout restaurant.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance inside ice machine bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. Observed wooden platforms on floor in walk in cooler.
14-56-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee.
How does El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee 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 El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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