La Cubanita Cafe, 4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LA CUBANITA CAFE
Type: Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle
Address: 4716 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Phone: 561.385.5730
License #: 4650630
Licensee name: CAFE 1901 LLC
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Storing chicken in reach in freezer.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef empanadas 127°F. Corrective action taken, increased thermostat. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over ready to eat lettuce in standing reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
09/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 116°F and empanadas 123°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic container . **Corrected On-Site**
2/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water at handwash sink not reaching 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Observed container of raw beef stored over container of precooked ready to eat rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to handwash sink.
12/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw beef stored over precooked shredded chicken. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods--hot water at handwash sink not reaching 100F.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 51-03-1 Mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary--using water from Tropic Supply Air Conditioning.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commmissary as required.
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary--using water from Tropic Supply Air Conditioning.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface--hood above stove.
  • Observed buildup of foodlike debris on floor underneath equipment throughout mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • Observed cuttingboard stored on counter next to stearing wheel of of mfdv.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material behind slicer blade.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
3/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands--observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing--handwash sink used to thaw raw chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at handwash sink.
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commmissary as required.
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked--precooked foods in reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food--container of raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat foods and raw shell eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed--three compartment sink.
  • Mobile food dispensing vehicle providing seating for customers without proper restroom support.
7/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor--bag of onions stored on floor.Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Observed no proof provided upon request of required employee food safety training. This violation must be corrected by : 05/17/10.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
11/16/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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