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COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE

320 DORA DRAWDY WAY · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3721232
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759725
DBPR license4502390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Lobster in retail bag. Operator transfers to food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High 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 Chicken (50F – Cold Holding); Raw beef (49F); Chicken Soup (53F – Cold Holding); **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill top soiled. Operator transfers leaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In breadcrumbs bag. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen and warewashing area. Ceiling Tiles in the kitchen and warewashing area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White Chest freezer gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink Wall by hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.