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ROMEUS CUBAN REST & CAFETERIA

6800 DYKES RD · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33331

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418857
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8607652
DBPR license1619205

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#15High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3er attempt, Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects by front counter coffee station -3 flying insects by rear kitchen- second coffee station -4 flying insects by dry goods storage area, flying around open container of solid pork grease for cooking. -2 flying insects around plastic containers of white rice in dry goods storage area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#17High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 00ppm). Employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. Small WIC-; raw steak (47F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); marinated steak (47F – Cold Holding). Per operator food held less than 4 hours, all food moved back to second walk in cooler for a quick chill. Advised operator not to store TCS foods inside unit , until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate11-27-4

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. Poster provided. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jars, utensils and cups inside hand sink in coffee station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink – service area, employee provided -rear cook line- **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter-employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 14

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two dead flying insects on top or rice cover in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-07-4

Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Sandwich station: -5 tiles with water damage -1 missing tile **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Serving spoons , knives and pots stored above triple sink , subject to water splash. Employee begins to move utensils. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom-trash can missing cover and trash bag **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door: -bottom left side broken rubber protection. – Middle of two doors does not close properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area: in front of dish machine -3 missing towels with standing water water -1 broken tile. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Two bags of loaf bread on floor in sandwich station, employee removed and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic33-17-4

Basic – Garbage can soiled. Employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -Hole on right side corner behind storage rack of cooking oil containers in dry good's storage area. -two broken frames, right and left side of back entrance door. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door and curtains. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic25-17-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Front counter – coffee station- spoons, coffee mixers and straws on dirty compartments, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two units- Walk in cooler/ walk in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walk in freezer- food debris **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.