Taste of Cuba
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Taste of Cuba, the earliest from 2023. On Mar 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Taste of Cuba on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed no plan on site. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pan in hand sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed paper with license number on exterior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
78
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof on site **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 no written proof on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no written plan in place for one employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: No proof.printed a copy in Spanish. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no numbers on unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with stack of pans and containers. Owner moved pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pack of cigarettes on food prep table. Employee moved cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food handling employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle on microwave broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from water bottle.
12B-12-5
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with pan. Operator moved pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed one employee with no plan in place.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several items prepared on Friday 10/20 not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license number on exterior of unit.
50-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Bin with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed knifes stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Stored in between bottom of shelf and front grid.
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board heavily grooved and partially broken.
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed open employee water bottle next to microwave. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bin and rice bins stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
47
Jan 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of Cuba last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of Cuba on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of Cuba?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of Cuba.
How does Taste of Cuba compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Taste of Cuba most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Taste of Cuba's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste of Cuba have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taste of Cuba 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 Taste of Cuba inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Cuba is inspected around two times per year on average.
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