Cubano's Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Cubano's Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Cubano's Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Cubano's Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
08A-02-6
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**
53B-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 steak, chicken, pork, etc. No date marks. Per operator, more than 24 hours. Operator date marked all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup in exterior bin. **Warning**
16-03-4
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**
16-55-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line. Stored in water 82F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose at north east corner of building with no vacuum breaker. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops directly on top of covered outside ice machine. Operator cleaned, sanitized, and place on clean pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
78
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler, raw fish over ready to eat empanadas. Operator corrected. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at multiple exterior hose bibbs with hoses attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers in the walk-in cooler without date marking. Per Chef, all more than 24 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 3-3-23 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with no lids. Per operator, all more than 24 hours old. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches. Operator states pest control last night. **Warning**
35A-03-4
50
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deeply grooved cutting board in kitchen. Operator disposed of. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of machine, which is stored outdoors under cover.
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed one fluorescent light fixture in kitchen with no shield.
38-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in prep sink with no running water.
06-01-5
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken, then broom then raw chicken. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat bell peppers in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing- chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states "Red Snapper" and "Grouper" however the only fish on site is swai and one piece of unidentified fish. Per operator no invoices are on site. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plantains. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage area shelving. Under expo area shelving. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - water 107F. Operator moved to heat source to heat to 135F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
35
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cubano's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cubano's Restaurant on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cubano's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cubano's Restaurant.
How does Cubano's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cubano's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cubano's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cubano's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cubano's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cubano's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cubano's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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