El Sabor Cubano
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
21
Score
El Sabor Cubano has been inspected five times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Belle Glade restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
7
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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 in plastic bag stored above frozen beverages- not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator to store properly. **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 reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At prep area sitting beside cook top: cooked pork (68F at 2:30pm- Reheating) As per operator removed from refrigerator for service since 11am. Cooked pork did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 30 flies flying around in food truck: 2 flies landing on ham slices and cheese on counter 5 flies flying on clean utensils, fryer basket 3 flies flying meat in box on the floor of food truck **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef handle cellphone and wiped hands on gloves then began to handle utensils and prep press to prepare sandwich; no hand wash. Chef washed hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. At prep area sitting beside cook top: cooked pork (68F at 2:30pm- Reheating) As per operator removed from refrigerator for service since 11am. Cooked pork did not reheat to 165F in a total of 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler: raw fish stored over blender with juice. Raw shelled eggs stored in door of refrigerator stored above various ready to eat items including bottle with juice. Advised operator to store properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler: raw steak (57F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (58F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (59F - Cold Holding); raw fish (55F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored in unit over night. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. On floor: thawed breaded chicken wings (56F - Cold Holding); thawed raw chicken (70F - Cold Holding) As per employee, stored since 3 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in refrigerator to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used as storage for various items. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provided chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At refrigerator: cooked ground beef cooked since 3 days; no date mark. Advised operator to date mark. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with thawed chicken wings and raw chicken breast stored on the floor. Advised operator to store properly. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Box with breaded chicken wings and raw chicken breast. Operator placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-06-5
21
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: Emailed to employee. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black fridge, ham 46F cold holding, cheese 45F cold holding, raw fish 46F cold holding, raw pork 46F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 15 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down product and moved cooler temperatures down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same stored at same fridge . Cheese 46F cold holding , raw pork 46F cold holding per operator stored for approximately1 hour and not prepared or portioned today. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates, utensils inside . Operator removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Same **Time Extended**
05-09-4
58
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Black fridge Raw fish and raw pork stored above milk and cut vegetables Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Black fridge, ham 46F cold holding, cheese 45F cold holding, raw fish 46F cold holding, raw pork 46F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 15 minutes and not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced down product and moved cooler temperatures down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box display. Croquetas 90F hot holding . Stored for approximately 15 minutes Operator moved to Fryer to reheat to 165F++ **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plates, utensils inside . Operator removed **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lemons, cooking oil, flour **Warning**
08B-38-4
41
Mar 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Advised operator to provide.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Emailed to operator.
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Cubano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Cubano on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Cubano?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Cubano.
How does El Sabor Cubano compare to other restaurants in Belle Glade?
El Sabor Cubano most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Belle Glade average of 80.
Has El Sabor Cubano's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Sabor Cubano have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Sabor Cubano 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.
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