Marcos Island Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Marcos Island Cuban Cafe six times, with records going back to 2022. Marcos Island Cuban Cafe was last inspected on Apr 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat broccoli in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In public restroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink in kitchen
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On back prep table across from three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front hand sink
36-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged ceiling tile above three compartment sink and next to walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler at cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored with food on front food storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal beverage in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
47
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are containers of beef and pork marinating in the walk-in cool with no date marking. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food cut melon in reach in cooler in prep line. Operator removed bag and wrap with plastic food grade wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Cooked brown rice Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours per operator reheated less than 1 hour at cooked congri rice 1 hour (100F - Reheating). Operator placed in stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Raw chicken animal foods not properly separated from each other raw beef in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator removed and rearranged chicken under beef in reach in cooler in prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Cooked meat in reach in cooler in prep area. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked per operator. Operator label container.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Stack tin containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed and placed sideways to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
45
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed precooked pork 46F cold hold and raw chicken 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator time/temperature control for safety foods to working walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease. Sandwich press and microwave oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt container. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Island Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Island Cuban Cafe on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Marcos Island Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Marcos Island Cuban Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Marcos Island Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marcos Island Cuban Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Marcos Island Cuban Cafe 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 Marcos Island Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Island Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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