Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

CUBANO'S RESTAURANT

1611 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33305

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3456061
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8858043
DBPR license1620280

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above chimichuri sauce in walk in cooler. Operator relocated chimichurri sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed eggs above ready to eat. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed line cook more than 6 months, no Food Handler Safety certificate. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Provided website and detailed instruction on how to us Florida Restaurant and Lodging training website. ***Warning*** **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steak, chicken, pork, etc. No date marks. Per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator date marked all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed multiple more than 24 hours, no date marks. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. ***Warning*** **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Stored in water 82F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-19: Observed at 87F. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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.