EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI
124 E ALFRED ST · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Cooked beef and tostones in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over pork in reach in freezer at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with degreaser on counter with cooking oils.
Intermediate 1
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
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones on prep table. Employees hats on dry storage shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bottle with oil on the floor in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.Operator cleaned.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter.Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. forks and condiments at front counter on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:33 AM.
Violation category totals
3 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.