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CAFE TOQUE CUBANO

37 S FEDERAL HWY STE A · DANIA BEACH · Broward County · FL 33004

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3439898
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8728924
DBPR license1625673

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#4High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine ( advil) improperly stored on shelf with dry seasoning in kitchen. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cut frozen fruits in chest freezer at coffee station. Operator moved frozen fruits into containers. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. HOT DISPLAY at front cooler – chicken empanadas (125F – Hot Holding) held in unit less than 20 minutes ago per operator, operator increased temperature of unit and moved empanadas to lower shelf where unit is maintaining proper temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of winded stored next to microwave in kitchen. Operator moved windex and stored in chemical station. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical chlorine test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Establishment has quaternary test strips but using bleach for sanitizing. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager stated, certification is at his other location. Jose Lopez **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

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. Per manager , employee training at other location. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance( bleach )not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Case of Single-service articles ( cutlery)improperly stored on floor behind front counter. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease behind table top fryers and flat grill in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:18 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 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
3 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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