Cubana Cafe

272 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Cubana Cafe has been inspected three times since 2023. Cubana Cafe was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jun 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Mar 8, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cubana Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cubana Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cubana Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Cubana Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Cubana Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cubana Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cubana Cafe 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 Cubana Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cubana Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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