Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3721232
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13898265
DBPR license4502390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-11-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.