La Cubana Mexicana
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited La Cubana Mexicana 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up three times.
La Cubana Mexicana's latest score is in line with the Lighthouse Point average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at the triple sink and in sanitizer buckets. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4
86
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored over container of cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed aprons stored in basin of hand sink in prep area. Operator removed aprons.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in the kitchen.
23-03-4
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand-wash sink by front counter, chef refill paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water, chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
86
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
04-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit provided **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1 door glass reach in cooler door in poor repair. Operator states new unit is on order **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
74
Dec 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counters hand wash sign. Provided to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Use of Restriction and Exclusion
FL-04
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cubana Mexicana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cubana Mexicana on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cubana Mexicana?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cubana Mexicana.
How does La Cubana Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Lighthouse Point?
La Cubana Mexicana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lighthouse Point average of 80.
Has La Cubana Mexicana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cubana Mexicana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Cubana Mexicana 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 La Cubana Mexicana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cubana Mexicana is inspected around five times per year on average.
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