Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 52 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken over ready to eat fries and plantains in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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 chicken, pork and rice not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chicken and plantains on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
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. Observed ambient temperature 46F walk-in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
52
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: The manager dumped dirty water utensils was in. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by dishes and container. The bartender removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Observed pot and cup in handwashing sink. The manager removed items from handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over ready to eat rice and plantains in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks and raw chicken over raw fish in stand up reach-in cooler in across from cook line. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed yellow rice (63F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding) on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. Observed raw liver (46F - Cold Holding). The owner is placing ice on all raw products. Observed yellow rice (63F - Cold Holding); white rice (51F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding) on stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of equate medication on microwave above stand up reach-in freezer. The manager removed the bottle of medication from above stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on floor. **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in bar blocked by dishes and container. The bartender removed all items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and beef not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
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. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line ambient temperature 46F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors men's restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
25
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager discarded cut tomatoes and ham. Observed turkey (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. The manager discarded turkey. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked eggs in container of eggs in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator discarded cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver over ready to eat chicken in stand up reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid Bug Spray on storage rack. The manger removed the cans of Raid Spray. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sandwich maker soiled. **Warning**
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 chicken and pork not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bananas in container on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water water in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed No Paper towels at any of the handwashing sinks in kitchen. The owner placed paper towels at handwashing sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: Observed rice and beans and chicken not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The owner date marked the rice and beans and chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on raw products. Observed raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Emailed Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
30
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. The owner is moving the raw shrimp beside the raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and taco meat in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low water pressure in women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The owner discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
50
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
35
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: The manager called technician to have dishwashing machine serviced. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: The manager order employee booklets. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: **Time Extended**
08B-23-5
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar.
How does Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar 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 Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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