El Cubano Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
El Cubano Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so El Cubano Sandwich Shop trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed operators probe thermometer stem contains food debris. Operator sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 1 employee hired less than 60 days either no employee health agreement signed. Printed form out for employee. Employee signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Back microwave contains food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Solution tested 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for TCS foods. Operator filled out form on during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dish wrack shelves rust pitted
14-33-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cell phone before putting on gloves to go to make line without first washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In 2 door reach in cooler opposite cook line, raw shell eggs (54F - Ambient). Per employee moved to unit at 8:00am from back reach in cooler (40F - Ambient). Employee moved eggs to fliptop cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 2 door reach in cooler opposite cookline, cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (63F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Per date marks on items, and confirmed by employee, all prepped/prepared and in unit more than 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door reach in cooler opposite cookline, cooked beef (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (63F - Cold Holding); raw steak (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding). Per date marks on items, and confirmed by employee, all prepped/prepared and in unit more than 24 hours. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or colder.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. One sanitizer bucket at cook line reading greater than 200ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
47
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed at callback inspection same. Fresh garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding) and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler #5 at ambient temperature of 52F. Per operator, cooler found to be out of temperature at 9:00am. Unknown how long out of temperature. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Observed at callback inspection same. Fresh garlic in oil (56F - Cold Holding) and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler #5 at ambient temperature of 52F. Per operator, cooler found to be out of temperature at 9:00am. Unknown how long out of temperature. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line entered kitchen when arriving at work, immediately put on gloves, and began preparing food orders without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 5 small flying insects on top of closed container of cereal in back prep area. 2) 3 small flying insects on top of blender lid in back prep area. 3) 2 small flying insects flying above dry spice rack in back prep area. 4) 8 small flying insects landed on clean plates and containers on shelf by triple sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer #6, bag of raw chicken tenders above container of individual wrapped raw burgers. Burgers not commercially wrapped. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler #4, portioned sliced swiss cheese dated 9-18. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler #5 - fresh garlic oil 48F @ 11:00am (ambient cooling since 7:00am). Manager split into smaller containers and placed in freezer to rapid chill. Second temperature 42F @ 11:30am in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in small glass front cooler at back of prep area reading 20F. Food items at 33F and 39F. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 40F in ice water. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee never received Health Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups In bulk containers of sugar and rice under back prep table. Manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer on wire shelf directly above open case of canned drinks. Manager moved bucket to shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored head down in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to properly dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and sugar on prep table by chest freezer missing labels. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees in cook line wearing watches. Employees removed watches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
18
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
61
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed milk cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in refrigerator. Per operator, milk place in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed beans hot held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit at prep station. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 08/28/2022.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer next to mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed chef with no hair restraint
13-03-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cubano Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cubano Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cubano Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Cubano Sandwich Shop.
How does El Cubano Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
El Cubano Sandwich Shop most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has El Cubano Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cubano Sandwich Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Cubano Sandwich Shop 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 El Cubano Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cubano Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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