Cuba Libre, 9101 Internatinal Dr Unit1004, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CUBA LIBRE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 9101 Internatinal Dr Unit1004, Orlando, FL 32819
License #: 5812213
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Filters by up Barista.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.Lids,cups.
  • Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .Servers area.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Dishwasher.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in dry storage area not shielded.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.Prep cooler 1. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Fry reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Handwashing sink at bar area.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Yucca,water melons.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sugar,salt ,bread crumbs in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils.Clean mugs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.Grill cleaner stored next to salt in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.Dishmachine area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Blocked by storage holder.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.. Noted yams on walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Paddle stored on soda boxes Scoop in sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar bin not stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back door has large gap , missing weather stripping
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.noted book Chou and cabbage over RTE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloths in until led sani bucket at main server station **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. By wrap in bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemicals stored in and by handsinks must have soap, paper towels, and hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans above 3 CS, ceramic plates
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.linens used to cover watercress and lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Cookline and dishwash area
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry goods storage
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. prep cooler, bar cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Outside bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Too many cloths in one bucket - not all fully submerged in sanitizer
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Red peppers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw octopus above RTE lobster sauce, raw chicken above cooked flank steak WIC **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Shrimp stock 4/22Chicken stock 4/17, black rice (3), mussel stock (3), crab ceviche (RTE) 4/21
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep surface **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Red hose attached to faucet under dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Back of blade
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Crate stored in front of handsink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Men's restroom 95-96?
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Esparragos con salmon (salmon cured but not cooked to 145?) - not indicated on menu as being undercooked
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (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. Corn dated 4/20 (not redacted when removed from freezer)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Onion batter - made 2 days prior **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site. Callback COS
11/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Ladies restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. No quat test strips at bar.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bars - 2nd floor; 1st floor wait station and bar.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Salmon received fresh - cured on-site with lemon juice [not cooked] - wrapped around blanched asparaagus and served as appetizer. This violation must be corrected by : 11-11-12.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Use of bare hands to place garnish on top of cooked food. Utensil obtained for use of garnishes.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets observed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 60F - stored 1 hour - make table - transferred to cooler together with shell eggs.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Sausage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw bacon/salmon over cooked rice. Walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Coffee filters. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line stored overnight.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef cooked at 10 pm on 4/26/12 at 50 degrees fahrenheit on 4/27/12 at 1p.m.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cloth under cutting boards.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Expired license displayed.
  • Light not functioning. over sandwich station.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked lexans.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pastry unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Prep unit.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef cold holding between 48 and fifty degrees fahrenheit in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Beef cold holding between 48 - 50 degrees fahrenheit in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Hose bibb under dish machine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink at cookline lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink in dish area not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by glasses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink. Cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No soap at Hand wash sink in juice room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed stained/grooved cutting boards.
  • Observed wiping cloth used to hold cutting board steady. Advised to use rubber mats.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bathrooms upstairs.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. 1 can tomato filets on the shelf in the dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Pastry area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bag-in-a-box.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Bread in the walk in frezeer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Water/sauces/salt in the dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Stainess steel cleaner stored on the top of the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Barista bar.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,squeeze botteles Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food,pineapple over plantains Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods,raw chic bones over pork. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food,watch Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices,melted spstula
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface,gasket
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface,hood systems
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees,2
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions,2 Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory,2
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spices
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. in wic all produce;
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. limes not wash before juicing
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cook phf on roll racks
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.1 floor emp preping produce; bare hands
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. @ 1 floor prep area
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cut boards
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. box
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. gasket; in hws
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. hws @ back fill with bottle , can, dish
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. by door & hws @ first floor dirty
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer buckets
5/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. For olive salad with fresh garlic. Corrected On Site. Item discarded.
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. For Cuban sandwhich .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Inside the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. To cover the empanadas shell.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.At the cooks line.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.Moderate on 2 areas in the kitchen area.
  • Critical. Observed trouble/alarm light lighted on fire alarm control panel. For reporting purposes only. The ahj has been inform control by the plaza.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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