Juana La Cubana of Coral Center
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Juana La Cubana of Coral Center has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Juana La Cubana of Coral Center's latest score of 86 sits above the Coral Springs average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door stainless ; chicken wings (44-47F - Cold Holding); raw burger patty's (48-49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door stainless ; chicken wings (44-47F - Cold Holding); raw burger patty's (48-49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items cold holding in unit overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big 6 with operator
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Eurodib cooler at 11:20am spear ribs 52F ambient cooling for 1 hour to 51F at 11:54am. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur.observed item covered cooling. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator at cook line preparing food with no hair restriction. Operator put on hair restriction **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop in seasoning container. Operator removed
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator at cookline wearing watch while prepping food. Operator removed watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
50
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw shrimp stored over yucca in freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed a can with air freshener stored next to clean blender could lead to cross contamination. Operator relocate air freshener. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use rice scoop stored in unclean water at 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-05-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at 00 ppm. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pork sauce stored in refrigerator. Item removed from freezer yesterday.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on on cooked rice, pork and beans stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, items were cooked on 07/22/2023. Operator correctly date marked. -Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at front line cooler open on 07/25/2023. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Observed in-used tongs stored on oven door . Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 00 ppm. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stored in a manner lead to wet nesting.
24-08-4
37
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw beef stored over ham and raw chicken over plantains in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cookline.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on sauces stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items were cooked on 2/12/2022
02C-02-5
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. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used as dump sink at front line.
31A-11-4
58
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juana La Cubana of Coral Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juana La Cubana of Coral Center on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juana La Cubana of Coral Center?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Juana La Cubana of Coral Center.
How does Juana La Cubana of Coral Center compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Juana La Cubana of Coral Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Juana La Cubana of Coral Center's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Juana La Cubana of Coral Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juana La Cubana of Coral Center 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 Juana La Cubana of Coral Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juana La Cubana of Coral Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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