Moritas Cuban Cafe

22836 Overseas Hwy, Cudjoe Key, FL 33042

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Moritas Cuban Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Moritas Cuban Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of containers in hand washing sink

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rocio Flores 10/12/25

53B-14-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm chlorine

21-07-4

Apr 29, 2025

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. Yeniley

53B-13-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed paint thinner on shelf with clean utensils and containers. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Croquettes 120F Warmer was turned up to higher temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Observed the Bag of onions stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

11-26-1

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on glass plate

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine 200+ in wiping cloth container.

41-15-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of /food debris.

22-08-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moritas Cuban Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moritas Cuban Cafe on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moritas Cuban Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moritas Cuban Cafe.

Has Moritas Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moritas Cuban Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Moritas Cuban Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Moritas Cuban Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moritas Cuban Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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