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LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT

351 N DONNELLY ST · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3741506
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780008
DBPR license4501614

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets" **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing watch.

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cubs at drink station to the right when entering the kitchen.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright reach in freezer next to the bar.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 132F operator reheated to 170F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cooler gaskets at cook line Upright reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler interior at cook line Upright reach in cooler interior across from cook line. Upright reach in freezer interior at the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in prep cooler at cook line. Reach in cooler at the bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.