Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CUBANO CAFE

11770 A METRO PKWY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1290395
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8709107
DBPR license4651410

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat hand and French cut red pepper. Repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-14-2024 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink filled with cooler and food container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Intermediate53B-02-5

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. Sandra hired more than 60 prior without proof of training. Repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-14-2024 (same employee) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in reach in cooler per operator made more than 24 hours prior not date marked.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.