ROMEUS CUBAN REST & CAFETERIA
6800 DYKES RD · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33331
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 dead fly on liner with to go cups in use and 1 dead fly in hand washing sink. Observed 7 live flies on wall by prep table where meat slicer is stored in preparation area. Observed 9 live flies on lids above prep table used to cover bus pans. Observed 8 live flies on wall in front of preparation table in front of meat grinder. Observed 8 flies on walls on shelf above prep line above prep area where chicken is being prepared in meat grinder. Observed approximately 20 live flies on plantains. Observed 5 flies flying around, landing on walls and brown to-go bags, and aluminum singe service to go containers located in dry storage area separated from kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. 1)Observed raw chicken stored above raisins in walk in cooler 2) Observed raw beef stored above open container with potatoes in walk in cooler. Observed raw pork being held above cilantro in walk in cooler Operator rotated all products. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Observed steak being held at ambient temperature 48-50°F prepared at 3pm on 4/12/ per prep person who prepped meat. 2) Observed rice pudding (46°F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler in juice area. See stop sale See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed butter garlic sauce at 64°F cold holding on cook line. Operator placed on ice corrective action taken 2) Observed rice pudding (46°F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler in juice area. Per operator, rice pudding was made 4/10/2021 See stop sale **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed steak being held at ambient temperature 48-50°F prepared at 3pm on 4/12/ per prep person who prepped meat. See Stop Sale **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed soiled cutting board by cook line Slicer blade soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with water server area by bar area **Warning**
Basic 13
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.. Observed approximately 20 dead flies in vector system fly trap **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in rice container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages being stored on cutting board by cooks line in front of walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor Observed box of beef and plantations on the walk in floor **Warning**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. Observed hoods above grill and ovens with accumulated grease and debris **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef stored above uncovered containers with peeled potatoes. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water. Observed 2 containers of snapper being stored on prep table beside slicer machine in standing water in front of hand washing sink. Observed mahi fish being defrosted in standing water on prep sink in prep area. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in preparation area and dish washing area soiled. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep tables throughout establishment. Operator was repeatedly advised to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled clear container with salt on cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:22 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.