Inspection Report

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CUBA 1958

1766 MAIN ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3446869
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8735895
DBPR license6805580

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#1High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee on the cook line dried hands on their apron. The employee properly washed and dried their hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the fish. Raw ground beef stored over butter in the walk in cooler. Manager removed the butter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Sausage (53F – Cold Holding); Butter (54F – Cold Holding); Capers (55F – Cold Holding); Fish (53F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately two hours. Manager packed the items with bags of ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food on the cook line. Employee removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in the hand washing sinks in the dishwasher and the cook line area. Manager removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the cook line . Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:39 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 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.