Inspection Report

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LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT

351 N DONNELLY ST · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3454899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8749637
DBPR license4501614

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle hanging on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – can opener – white cutting board on sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. – water filter expired 1/2/23

Basic 16

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. – green cutting in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. – dead roach in men's bathroom. Operator sweep up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – walk-in freezer

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. – microwave on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. – kitchen area

#11Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. – chef station **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -dish trays

#13Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. – pork belly in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. – bread crumbs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.