LA VINA CUBAN CAFE.CORP
8455 W MAC NAB · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cheese in Padela refrigerator. Operator removed bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas hot held at 132F in front line warmer. Per operator, empanadas cooked and placed in unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on hot holding unit for fast reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on several TCS foods cooked and stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, all foods cooked on 01/26-01/27/2026.
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinking water stored on food preparation table next to food and clean cutting board . Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler from yesterday.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed steak thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.