San Luis Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at San Luis Cuban Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.
San Luis Cuban Cafe's latest score of 74 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw chicken container stored over cooked pork container. Operator moved raw chicken container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container at front counter. Operator removed the food container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler; raw bacon container stored over cheese bag. Operator removed raw bacon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In Reach in cooler; cooked rice (61F - Cooling) Per operator 8 pounds of rice prepared the day before inspection.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Reach in cooler by kitchen entrance raw chicken stored over cooked rice. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In Reach in cooler; cooked rice (61F - Cold Holding) Per operator 8 pounds of rice prepared the day before inspection.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked with chair. Operator removed the chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell home stored on clean glasses near by triple sink. Operator removed the cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Storage box used to store flour. Operator voluntarily discarded storage box with flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. Raw ground beef over raw pork. Operator removed raw ground beef, and placed at proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken soup 123F- Hot holding. Per operator reheated for one hour. Removed chicken soup and brought temp of chicken soup to 196F- Hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Provided operator DBPR 5030-104 form and operator posted at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator chocking poster and operator posted at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood surface soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham and cheese 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator added ice. Rechecked temperature at 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal lid stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
70
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees purse sitting on shelf on top of evaporated milk. Employee moved purse off shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen and missing under triple sink.
36-17-5
78
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee engaged in ware washing, they washed, rinsed, however did not sanitize. Discussed with Operator the importance of steps of wash, rinse, sanitizing and air drying. The Operator correctly set up ware washing sink with proper quaternary 200ppm. .The operator returned items to complete proper sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored in a clean location. Utensils stored on soiled rack next to microwave above food prep area. Operator removed utensils to a clean surface **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service lids stored on floor at entrance to kitchen.
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was San Luis Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at San Luis Cuban Cafe on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at San Luis Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at San Luis Cuban Cafe.
How does San Luis Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
San Luis Cuban Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has San Luis Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at San Luis Cuban Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at San Luis Cuban Cafe 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 San Luis Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, San Luis Cuban Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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