Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen

320 4 St Sw Ste 4, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - Both cooks on duty

13-03-4

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of lids and to go containers on the floor front counter area., operator removed the boxes from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks and serving spoons, operators inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen 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 Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hemingway's Cuban Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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