Rey's Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Rey's Cuban Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Fern Park restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over lettuce in prep cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer in snall storage area
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor in back storage
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer at frint counter
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - in red cooler and in and ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior rim of chest at front counter
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Botom interior white freezer at front counter
22-16-4
55
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open box of raw comminuted beef above zip lock bags of raw seafood. Raw chicken above vegetables in upright freezer. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator moved trash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic containers reused. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -kitchen hand wash sink leaking underneath. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beef empanada 98 in hot box less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: No empanadas in hot box at time of callback. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by trash can, food delivery. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Package of raw beef in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -standing water and food debris behind grease trap. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -some container or lids cracked on edge. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above raw fish. Operator rearranged shelves in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. -missing for newest employees. Operator had new employees read and sign **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
74
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above unwashed peppers in front cooler. -raw chicken and beef above potatoes in kitchen refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on wall above trash can in back room. Removed. -1 live roach in sticky trap on floor between upright cooler in back room. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent soiled with grease build up above reach-in cooler at back of kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall damage to wall by back door, holes in plaster. -electrical cover missing below instant water heater. -cover missing from electrical box at rear of kitchen.
36-24-5
67
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -empanadas in hot box at front counter 98°f less than 4 hours. Provided written time plan for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken above ham croquettes in reach-in freezer. Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken above plantains and potatoes in refrigerator. Corrected on site.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -caldo made Tuesday has old date mark. Operator made new date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
67
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw pork chops stored over empanadas at reach in freezer in cook line. Raw chicken stored over potato balls in reach in freezer close to front counter. Raw chicken stored over French fries on reach in freezer in cook line. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Garlic oil kept on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 52F. Ask employee to place in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Three bay sink chlorine with 10ppm . 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Corvina fish and pork chops stored on non food grade bags. Supermarket style vegetable store bags , common bags. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.CFM unable to answer big six questions. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. **Warning**
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identification for eggs cooked any style missing from take out and on-line menus. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.No consumer advisory on to go menu. Inspector looked at menu online and they have no consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Flan custard made on Saturday with no date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Hole on ceiling tile over hood system. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee purses and jacket stored over Malta drink on rack close to kitchen entrance. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing coffee with no hair net. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.Food for restaurant stored on self service reach in cooler on dinning room. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice , inside small igloo cooler located on cook line. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Old labels on oatmeal container and bulk rice container. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.Kitchen back door. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.Zip lock bags use for empanadas been reuse. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Wall behind cook-line has grease build up on pipes. **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rey's Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rey's Cuban Cafe on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rey's Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rey's Cuban Cafe.
How does Rey's Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fern Park?
Rey's Cuban Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fern Park average of 80.
Has Rey's Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rey's Cuban Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rey's 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 Rey's Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rey's Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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