La Vina Cuban Cafe

2900 W Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33073

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Vina Cuban Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Pompano Beach facility scores 78, putting La Vina Cuban Cafe on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Form emailed

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

36-37-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen

36-37-5

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken/beef stored above cooked empenadas in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand wash sink

27-16-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) sliced tomatoes (50F); steak (51F); chicken (51F) in flip top cooler in back kitchen. No foods stored in cooler overnight per cook. Ambient 52F. Ice added to quick chill and temperature gauge lowered. 2).butter (51F - Cold Holding) in 2door glass cooler at front counter. Butter in cooler less than 2hours per Manager and container moved to alternate cooler. **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. 1) garlic oil (84F) on prep table next to stove.. garlic oil on prep table less than 1 hour per cook. Container moved to grill to reheat above 165F. 2) pork (74F - Hot Holding) in steam table in back kitchen. Pork in steam table less than 1 hour per cook and container moved to stove to Rea heat above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep shelf in kitchen removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

38-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Vina Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Vina Cuban Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Vina Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Vina Cuban Cafe.

How does La Vina Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

La Vina Cuban Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has La Vina Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Vina Cuban Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Vina Cuban Cafe 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 La Vina Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Vina Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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