CORTADITO CUBAN CAFE
444 W. RAILROAD AVE · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33401
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. papa rellena (fried potato) (127F – Hot Holding) Observed under heat lamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 1 hour. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Intermediate 5
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooler across from flat top: sliced tomatoes (55F – Cooling) at 8:45; cooling since 7:15 – 55F at 9:08 – At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. ; ground beef (80F – Cooling) at 8:49; cooling since 7:30 – 76F at 9:10 – At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Advised operator to move products to reach in freezer.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee backpack and towels stored in basin of handwashing sink by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-12-1Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed fresh squeezed orange juice at beverage cooler with no warning label present. Please add following statement to unpasteurized fresh squeezed juice. WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Not available at time of inspection.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:16 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.