SANTA BARBARA CUBAN COFFEE
1048 US HIGHWAY 27 S UNIT 1178 · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed limes in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw chicken and pork and beef and fish stored over ready to eat foods and unwashed vegetables. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw pork and chicken and fish over portioned deli meats in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw chicken and pork and beef and fish stored over ready to eat foods and unwashed vegetables. **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed raw pork sitting in open chicken container, raw beef stored on top of fish, in reach on cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed ready to eat Ham 1lb and sausage 2links in contact with raw bacon in reach in cooler. See stop sale. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F – Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F – Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback operator had items on the hot hold cabinet not at 135F or hotter. Operator could not say how long each had been in cabinet. Establishment opens at 6am it was at 1100am when question was posed. Pork croquets 108F,, 7 ea, chicken croquettes 110F, 2ea,, beef croquettes 112F, 5 ea, , cheese sticks 108F, 6ea, guava cheese rolls 109F, 11ea, fish croquet 4ea, 118F, beef potatoe balls 3ea , 113F. Chicken turnover 1ea, 105F, beef turnover 3ea 115F, ham and cheese 114F 3ea, beef pastures 7ea 114F, guava and cheese empanada 110F 4ea, see stop sale . Operator cannot say when foods were put out of temperature. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 3 lbs (83F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese 3 lbs (87F – Cold Holding); diced cooked pork (80F – Cold Holding) 1/4cup held on counter from 7 am this morning found at 79F. See stop sale. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed chicken leg quarters on counter at 78F. Cook states left in oven overnight and put on counter 1 hour ago. See stop sale. Observed 19 raw shell eggs held at room temperature for more than 4 hours see stop sale **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken roll (129F – Hot Holding); ham roll (126F – Hot Holding); beef roll (128F – Hot Holding) at front counter warmer. Operator stated out of temperature foods were in warmer for no more than one hour and will sell or discard foods by 630pm. Operator added ambient thermometer to better monitor temperatures. Observed soup (80F – Hot Holding)in kitchen in instapot. Manager stated pot turned off less than 2 hours ago soup must be reheated to 165F and hot held at 135F or hotter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback operator had items on the hot hold cabinet not at 135F or hotter. Operator could not say how long each had been in cabinet. Establishment opens at 6am it was at 1100am when question was posed. Pork croquets 108F,, 7 ea, chicken croquettes 110F, 2ea,, beef croquettes 112F, 5 ea, , cheese sticks 108F, 6ea, guava cheese rolls 109F, 11ea, fish croquet 4ea, 118F, beef potatoe balls 3ea , 113F. Chicken turnover 1ea, 105F, beef turnover 3ea 115F, ham and cheese 114F 3ea, beef pastures 7ea 114F, guava and cheese empanada 110F 4ea, see stop sale . Operator cannot say when foods were put out of temperature. Observed chicken leg quarters on counter at 78F. Cook states left in oven overnight and put on counter 1 hour ago. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Inspector resent handout. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No provisions provided at front counter handsink. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed no paper towels at front counter handsink, no paper towels at kitchen handsink.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees hired more than 60 days and no food safety training had been provided. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no training for employees has been done. 4 employees onsite no food manager available, no employee food training has been completed employees are unaware of cold hold requirements, hot hold requirements. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection via email. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback no employee paperwork had been completed. Inspector resent all handouts. **Admin Complaint**
53A-14-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of basic food safety. Unaware of storage requirements of raw and ready to eat, unaware of food cooking requirements, unaware of basic hand washing requirements. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
Basic 4
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback observed employee with long hair draped over shoulder and loose bangs washing dishes in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: **Time Extended**
14-06-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At callback 12/5/23 observed handsink in wood and partial board cabinet at front counter not sealed to prevent absorption of water. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:36 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.