Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE

320 DORA DRAWDY WAY · 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 number3460168
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8766724
DBPR license4502390

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – cheese stored in retail bag in white chest freezer in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. – spray bottle of clear stored next to tea machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – white cutting board at prep table. – fry baskets – white cutting board on line. – soda gun at front bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – hand sink at patio bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. – shelving in walk-in cooler

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. – spray bottle of clear liquid stored next to tea machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – walk-in cooler

#4Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. – knife stored at 3 compartment sink and wall **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. – walk-in gasket

#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice scoop in ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic22-08-4

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – gasket on walk-in cooler – dish trays **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.