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OLD' CUBAN RESTAURANT & BAR

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 35, 36 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3453157
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8744042
DBPR license4607352

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Observed raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw steaks (47F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on raw products. Observed raw shrimp (54F – Cold Holding); shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (51F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate11-27-4

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. Emailed Manager Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-204 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed Manager Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-203 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.