Sabor De Cuba Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
58
Score
Sabor De Cuba Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Medley restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over unwashed potatoes and pepper in reach in coo,er at kitchen area.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Gasket at reach in freezer next to mop sink soiled with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under handwashing sink at kitchen area leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice, beans, and chickpeas not labeled with common name under prep table.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area with surface rust and pitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen area grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
74
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five small roaches on the floor of the kitchen area near the exit door. Observed one live roach crawling on styrofoam on cup on shelf in kitchen area. Observed two live small roaches crawling on the floor near double door freezer at kitchen area. Observed one live roach crawling on floor at front food service counter. Observed eight live roaches crawling on reach in beer cooler at front counter near kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area with surface rust and pitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen area grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under steam table at kitchen area. Observed eight dead roaches behind reach in beer cooler near kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Observed three dead roaches on the floor at front counter. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer with built up grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five small roaches on the floor of the kitchen area near the exit door. Observed one live roach crawling on styrofoam on cup on shelf in kitchen area. Observed two live small roaches crawling on the floor near double door freezer at kitchen area. Observed one live roach crawling on floor at front food service counter. Observed eight live roaches crawling on reach in beer cooler at front counter near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer st kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area with surface rust and pitting. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf over ware washing area not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen area grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under steam table at kitchen area. Observed eight dead roaches behind reach in beer cooler near kitchen entrance. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic case of juice stored on the floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer with built up grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of uncooked rice and uncooked beans under preparation table not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handleless bucket in ice machine used as scoop. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
35
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Open dumpster lid **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen **Time Extended**
36-27-5
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 11 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (72F - Cold Holding); Cheese (65F - Cold Holding) on preparation table in kitchen. As per operator, the items have been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed items in reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed garbage bag lining white rice in metal container in kitchen. Coached operator on correct procedure **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 18 flying insects flying around kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects flying around bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around window in dining area. Observed 24 flying insects in total at establishment. Operator began eliminating flying insects during inspection. Observed 5 flying insects in total area during final walk through. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Also observed raw beef patties stored over unwashed plantains in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's and women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's restroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at bar area. **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions in regard to thermometer calibration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as scoop inside white rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen across from stove. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen area to left of establishment. Operator discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen near three compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles stored on stove unlabeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
9
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork inside of reach in cooler near cook line. Employee placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Operator was provided Food Employee Reporting Agreements via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person In charge having no knowledge on how to properly calibrate thermometer. Person in charge and chef were trained on how to calibrate thermometer. **Warning**
53A-14-4
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. Observed 1 employee with no proof of training. Delimar Sosa hired more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 10 ceiling tiles in dining room area and 1 ceiling tile in kitchen that show water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor inside of private room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster at establishment. Operator was provided choking poster via email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 7 cases of napkins stored on floor inside of private room. **Warning**
25-05-4
39
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed containers of raw beef and raw pork stored over a container of raw shrimp and raw fish, inside reach in cooler, across from three compartment sink.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles containing a chemical substance not labeled, hanging from rim of three compartment sink at kitchen area and behind front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots on bottom storage shelf not kept inverted, located across from three compartment sink. Manager inverted all pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located across from three compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located behind front counter. Provided printed handwashing sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler next to grill station at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located next to grill station at cookline.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on steamtable unit and kitchen prep counters. Manager placed wiping cloths into chlorine sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Dec 20, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and beef over peppers in the reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the grill at a water temperature of 80°F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cut melon in a shopping bag in the reach in freezer at the bar.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the front counter area with pass through window.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout bar and kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a water bottle on a meat grinder.
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the reach in cooler with glass doors in the ware washing area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled at the bar.
02D-01-5
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabor De Cuba Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabor De Cuba Restaurant on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabor De Cuba Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sabor De Cuba Restaurant.
How does Sabor De Cuba Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Sabor De Cuba Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Sabor De Cuba Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor De Cuba Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sabor De Cuba Restaurant 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 Sabor De Cuba Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor De Cuba Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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