COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE
320 DORA DRAWDY WAY · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from the day prior. Cooked beef (51F – Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F – Cooling); Cooked pork (50F – Cooling); Black beans (80F – Cooling). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the day prior. Cooked beef (51F – Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F – Cooling); Cooked pork (50F – Cooling); Black beans (80F – Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw beef (60F – Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (61F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In large container full with lid on. Cooked beef (51F – Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F – Cooling); Cooked pork (50F – Cooling); Black beans (80F – Cooling) **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Soda nozzles at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans and nag of aprons. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 8
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on dish drying rack. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white chest freezer.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above steam station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White chest freezer interior Reach in cooler at cook line **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Cups in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by both hand washing sinks
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.