Hebers Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2024
45
Score
Hebers Cuban Cafe has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 16, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Public records show no inspections at Hebers Cuban Cafe since Feb 16, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 10 violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Cuban sandwiches **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Heber Ojeda arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in hallway **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket over box sodas Hair clip on shelving with clean plates Keys and lighter on make table with clean plates **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to deep freezer in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to shredded cheese in product **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3 door black cooler in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris
36-27-5
45
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Per operator snapper in cooler. Invoice said snapper. Menu said red snapper. Operator removed red off the menu and took down picture with red snapper. **Corrected On-Site**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with hand out **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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 form to operator. Employees currently working signed and dated form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on two rice cookers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in dry rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana chips grab and go. Operator removed from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator put thermometers in units **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on front counter for customers to grab. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment in back hallway old ice machine and cooler
33-31-5
50
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
47
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of Raw shell eggs on top of cooked foods **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of flex seal sitting on top of boxed sodas Bag of liquid hand soap on rack in hall way over bag of sugar and potato sticks **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in cooler from previous day not dated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on rack by back door **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on boxed sodas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off door to cook cooler in kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors 2 coolers in back storage room have food debris on doors **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen areas
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface cooler entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hebers Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hebers Cuban Cafe on file is from Feb 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hebers Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hebers Cuban Cafe.
How does Hebers Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Hebers Cuban Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Hebers Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hebers Cuban Cafe have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hebers 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.
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