El Cubano Gb
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, El Cubano Gb has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
El Cubano Gb's latest score of 86 sits above the Vero Beach average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Operator needs chlorine test strips
16-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
32-12-6
86
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked ground beef (77F - Cooling)
01B-36-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator submitted application 2 days ago Application #1743387 **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 60f. Cold holding. In cooler for 30 minutes. Advised to rapid chill
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked ground beef (77F - Cooling) sitting out overnight.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday morning. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pan **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Needs Quat test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has installed a house hood hood system with fryer and flat top grill **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cups on multiple prep tables
12B-07-4
32
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep table
40-06-5
86
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Small box of eggs at room temperature. Moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sliced ham in reach in cooler. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Set up to 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked bacon and tamales. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork at counter/room temperature for 20 minutes at 54f. Moved to reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No current certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen and restroom. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On sanitizer box on wall. **Warning**
23-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cubano Gb last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cubano Gb on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cubano Gb?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cubano Gb.
How does El Cubano Gb compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
El Cubano Gb most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has El Cubano Gb's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cubano Gb have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Cubano Gb means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Cubano Gb inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cubano Gb is inspected around two times per year on average.
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