The Island Cuban Cafe 2
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at The Island Cuban Cafe 2 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The Island Cuban Cafe 2's latest score of 67 falls below the Naples average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration 12/1/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: License expired 12/1/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In the reach in cooler where pizza is prepared, containers of cooked vegetables mixture is frozen with no date mark. Operator stated foods are prepared and frozen onsite a month prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Frozen cooked vegetables mixture is not time marked. Overstated foods were prepared 3 days prior to callback inspection. **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is only employee at time of inspection. Food handler training certificate expired 10/20/25, Jesus. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Only one employee present at time of callback inspection. Operator unable to provide updated food handler certificate. Certificate that was provided at callback inspection expired on 10/20/25 for employee: Jesus. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of glass cleaner (Windex) on the food preparation table.
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time as a public health control form is present. Operator stated pizza had been prepared 30 minutes ago. Discussed with operator the importance of time marking time-temperature control for safety foods. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration 12/1/2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soap and a spray bottle at the handwashing sink located next to the three compartment sink in the dough prep area.
31A-11-4
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. Employee and operator signed employee health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In the reach in cooler where pizza is prepared, containers of cooked vegetables mixture is frozen with no date mark. Operator stated foods are prepared and frozen onsite a month prior to inspection. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There is only employee at time of inspection. Food handler training certificate expired 10/20/25, Jesus. **Repeat Violation**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw assorted vegetables, frozen chicken patties, bags of cooked crumbled sausage, and cans of tomato are stored on the floor at time of inspection. Operator began to properly store foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above slices of American cheese and orange juice in the reach-in cooler in front of the store. In the walk in cooler raw ground sausage was stored directly above mozzarella cheeses. Operator moved all raw proteins to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed raw shell eggs being stored over milk and coffee creamer this visit **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: License is expired December 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices at the counter are held at room temperature until ordered. Time marking was present but plan not present/unable to be located. Printed new forms in English and in Spanish for Operator's convenience. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Operator has time as a public health control forms, but nothing has been filled out yet. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed portioned lasagna, made on side, undated in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Observed portioned lasagna with no date marking this visit. **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Only one certificate was available that was not expired. Operator discussed requirements for retaking course/test every three years and acknowledged he has 4-5 expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Employee unable to provide documentation for employee training this visit **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
55
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above slices of American cheese and orange juice in the reach-in cooler in front of the store. In the walk in cooler raw ground sausage was stored directly above mozzarella cheeses. Operator moved all raw proteins to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the three-compartment sink. Operator stocked towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the front counter was blocked by a chair and an electrical cord. Handwashing sink next to the three-compartment sink was blocked by a slicer on a cart. Handwashing sink by the back door was blocked by a saucepan in the basin. Handwashing sink in the side area by a compartment sink had a spoon in the basin. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices at the counter are held at room temperature until ordered. Time marking was present but plan not present/unable to be located. Printed new forms in English and in Spanish for Operator's convenience. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed portioned lasagna, made on side, undated in multiple freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. Only one certificate was available that was not expired. Operator discussed requirements for retaking course/test every three years and acknowledged he has 4-5 expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
45
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler in preparation area, observed raw shell eggs being stored over soda. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Wd40 in storage area with sheet pans
41-10-4
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/. In kitchen preparation area, observed new Walk in cooler has been added without contacting plan review
51-16-7
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 had forms, none filled out. Employees read and signed agreement forms. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed portions of frozen lasagna without any date marking
02C-04-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind front counter
51-11-4
52
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce tomato sauce (109F - Hot Holding) Per operator, hot holding for one hour, operator increased temperature on thermostat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris
22-02-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Large post near bathroom, four posts holding up counter for customers and front counter framework is unsealed wood.
14-06-4
64
Oct 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum break outside hose 8-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marks on ham in kitchen refrigerator
02C-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls have accumulated grease and debris
36-27-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust fan covered in accumulated grease and debris.
36-50-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on shelving near three compartment sink
14-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing
35B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap at threshold 8-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling has accumulated grease and debris
36-34-5
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. No screen on exhaust fan near back of kitchen open
35B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Six burner stove has heavy accumulation of grease and debris. Pizza oven has accumulated grease and debris
23-03-4
52
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Kitchen under counter near reach in, Non food grade container with bread for service **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in top corners of upright refrigerator in kitchen. One live roach also seen in tall reach in refrigerator of the front counter. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell Eggs at 84 degrees, Discussed with operator time as a public health control. Operator said eggs were out for thirty minutes, and would return to refrigerator in fifteen minutes **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken turnover 121 f located on front counter in warming display for one hour per operator. Discussed with operator using time as a public health control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen under counter near reach in refrigerator cutting board covered with mold like substance. Operator discarded the cutting board **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by utility cart **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer had a Dog inside restaurant at front counter **Warning**
35A-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood System accumulated dust, grease and debris **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has current license, but hasn't displayed it yet. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line and kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches on top and bottom of upright refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Island Cuban Cafe 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Island Cuban Cafe 2 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Island Cuban Cafe 2?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Island Cuban Cafe 2.
How does The Island Cuban Cafe 2 compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The Island Cuban Cafe 2 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The Island Cuban Cafe 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Island Cuban Cafe 2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Island Cuban Cafe 2 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 The Island Cuban Cafe 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Island Cuban Cafe 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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