Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

NINI'S CUBAN RESTAURANT

925 VILLAGE SQUARE DR · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3726419
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13764912
DBPR license4105146

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over bread in make table, moved bread. Raw beef and chicken stored over cooked beef (3lbs) in two door reach in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Make table on cook line, opposite side of fryer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw pork and then moved to cook line without gloves change and handwashing. Stopped him explaining why he cannot do that, cutting boards moved to wash. He went back to raw pork prepping. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate55-01-5

Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Charging 4% credit card fee, without disclosing on menu. Effective July 1, 2026 must add to menu. Provided operator with flyer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed knife used for raw pork handwashing sink. Stopped him and moved to ware washing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Small reach in cooler handle broken off. Back of kitchen.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Large cooking pot with raw pork on floor near prep table, moved up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Spoke to operator he removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make table opposite side from fryer, no ambient thermometer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two door reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on drying rack washed ware. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table nearest the stove same side, standing water bottom shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.