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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RIC KIN BING CUBAN CAFE CORP

640 E SAMPLE RD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33064

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 9, 2016
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2656748
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6099063
DBPR license1621956

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 9, 2016 12:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 10, 2016 9:25 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#12High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitization step observed when washing food storage containers at the 3 compartment sink. Containers only washed and rinsed. 0 ppm chlorine used. Containers rewashed and sanitized , 50 ppm chlorine used. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority12A-07-4

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Hands washed and gloves changed.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh Garlic/oil 88° F under no temperature control at cook line. Moved to cooler. Corrective Action taken. Raw beef 47° F, raw chicken 53° F and cooked pork 51° F at cook line flip top cooler. Food has been in cooler overnight. Foods not maintaining 41° F or below for longer than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler 51° F. See Stop Sale. Food discarded . Corrected on site. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenStop Sale
#16High Priority03D-06-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pre made Cuban sandwiches 47-48° F and flan 52° F Cooling overnight in display cooler in front counter area. Cooler with an ambient temperature of 52° F.

#17High Priority03B-01-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Soup 126°F at steam table in front counter area . Turned up heat on unit. Corrected to 138°-141°F . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 dry and 1 fresh rodent droppings in restroom, 31 dry and 2 fresh rodent droppings in storage room where 2 freezer are located ,7 dry and 1 fresh rodent droppings by steam table in prep/front counter area , 1 dry rodent dropping on ledge under prep table in side prep area and 6 fresh and 5 dry rodent droppings by cooler in side prep area. Observed gnaw marks on bag of rodent poison bait pellets in front counter area.

#19High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Pre made Cuban sandwiches 47-48° F (Cooling) , flan 52° F (Cooling). Held overnight raw beef 47° F, raw chicken 53° F, cooked pork 51° F. All held overnight. Raw beef 47° F, raw chicken 53° F and cooked pork 51° F at cook line flip top cooler. Food has been in cooler overnight. Foods not maintaining 41° F or below for longer than 4 hours.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#20Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomatoes 65° F, cheese 57° F , ham 51° F, lettuce 60° F all ambient cooling at flip top cooler at cook line with an ambient temperature of 51° F. In current cooler foods will not reach 41° F within 4 hours. Foods moved to working coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#22Intermediate27-23-4

Intermediate – Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 80° F in unisex restroom.

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bathroom.

#24Intermediate03F-10-4

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. For time marked butter in prep area.

#25Intermediate14-77-5

Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler on cook line ambient temperature 51°F. Display cooler at service counter ambient temperature 52° F. All foods removed or stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale

Basic 11

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Top of stove and hood filters.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises.1 in dry storage and 1 near front door.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in upright storage cooler in prep area.

#4Basic16-13-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitization step observed when washing food storage containers at the 3 compartment sink. Containers only washed and rinsed. 0 ppm chlorine used. Containers rewashed and sanitized , 50 ppm chlorine used. **Corrected

#5Basic33-08-4

Basic – Garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard.

#6Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. In restroom area.

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk Strainer and spoon in standing water at 81° F in front counter area.

#8Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in front counter area.

#9Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fries stored in to go bag in upright freezer in side prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Chicken was thawing on counter. Was moved to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No closed trash receptacles available at this time. Trash stored on the ground behind establishment on the grass. Flies and strong odors present. Garbage removed during inspection by garbage truck.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
5 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 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
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.