Henry's Cuban Cafe #3

5108 Minton Rd Unit 3, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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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. Supplied to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Coffee bean container had scoop with handle and a cup used as a scoop. Removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One ceiling tile missing near vent hood.

36-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in back near butcher block cart. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored at knee level on hook at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Bathroom does not have self closer installed.

32-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored to dry near mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door open when inspector entered store. Needs to have self closer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Two new employees that have not signed report agreement. Inspector printed, employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table in back. tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding);; raw bacon ( - Cold Holding) moved to rapid chill. **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. chicken empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); chorizo empanadas (125F - Hot Holding) ham and cheese empanadas 125f operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table in back not keeping food at 41f or below. Do not use unit for temperature controlled for safety foods until repaired or adjusted.

14-74-7

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Salt stored on rack only 1/2" from floor must be 6". **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Hot holding unit front counter set below 135, do not use for temperature control for safety foods until it is maintained at 135f or hotter.

14-75-7

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Door open when inspector entered store. Needs to have self closer.

35B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used to scoop beans and sugar. Must have scoops with handles. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 48 F - cold holding; black beans 49 F - cold holding; cooked yucca 49 F - cold holding; white rice 49 F - cold holding;

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken 48 F - cold holding; black beans 49 F - cold holding; cooked yucca 49 F - cold holding; white rice 49 F - cold holding;

01B-02-5

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

14-09-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in cooler

14-11-5

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3.

How does Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Henry's Cuban Cafe #3's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 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 Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Henry's Cuban Cafe #3 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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