FLORIDA CUBAN CAFE
2075 PINE RIDGE RD · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34109
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On the front counter foods on time control plan do not have a time marking. Operator stated foods were removed from heat at 9:30 am, discussed with operator foods must be discarded or sold by at 1:30pm.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table in front counter, cooked shredded beef (108F – Hot Holding); cooked bone in beef (118F – Hot Holding). Operator stirred food to distribute heat.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees using hand sinks to fill containers with water. Discussed with employees hand sinks is only for hand washing to prevent and reduce contamination.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees preparing food and no CFM present.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, 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. In the stand alone freezer next to dish machine, observed a container of shredded beef empanadas, operator stated foods were prepared on Saturday. There is no date mark on food.
Basic 1
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed operator thawing semi frozen pork and raw fish at room temperature. Discussed with operator best methods to thaw are cold running water and under refrigeration. Operator turned on cold running water for frozen pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:54 PM.
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.