Litttle Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Litttle Cuban Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Litttle Cuban Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler near the triple sink, the raw eggs were stored over the raw onions. The eggs were moved to the lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, milk and eggs were stored on the floor. They were moved to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored over ice bags, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in prep kitchen. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil cartons stored on floor next to cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy Beverage air cooler in kitchen raw beef 50 F cold holding less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved to another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Raw chicken over raw pork in Kenmore freezer in cook line. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labelled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment served eggs per customer request. Provided consumer advisory to establishment. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen next to hand wash sink.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in beverage air cooler in kitchen, operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling above rice warmers soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - 1.Walk-in cooler and shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Reach in cooler shelf in sandwich station with rust that pitted the surface under flip top cooler by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in kitchen. Operator removed and placed scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Chest freezer bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen. Operator placed on defrost mode to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
27
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over or with unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored inside advant edge reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Per employee out of cooler less than 1 hr. Employee moved back to cooler to quick chill. Recommended using Time As Public Health Control and form. Provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermometer missing battery.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf under prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to be washed rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blender inside hand sink by front counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean bowls, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner front station next to steam table. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit inside glass door cooler in ware washing area.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by front counter opposite steam table. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two drawer cooler by front counter.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind flat grill in cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled sugar containers by front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - 1. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside all reach in coolers in kitchen and by front counter. 2. Hood filters soiled in cook line.
23-03-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Litttle Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Litttle Cuban Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Litttle Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Litttle Cuban Cafe.
How does Litttle Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Litttle Cuban Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Litttle Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Litttle Cuban Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Litttle Cuban Cafe 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 Litttle Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Litttle Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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