Sandy's Cuban Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
90
Score
Public records show six inspections at Sandy's Cuban Cafe stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major 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. Observed cooked rice, made Friday per operator, with no date mark. Operator provided date. Repeat 4/23/2025, 1/23/2015.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm); operator diluted to achieve: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared rice, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 01-23-2025 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (127 F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (125 F - Hot Holding on prep table, per operator rice was taken out of reach in cooler prior to inspection. Operator reheated to 175 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored in reach in cooler with food served to guests. Operator moved to,proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator is using a non food contact surface chlorine bleach. Operator obtained food grade bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared beef, cooked 24 hours prior and cooled, not date marked.
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. Emailed operator DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used as basting brush. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
47
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf next the fryers above sauces. Operator removed the medication and placed inside the office. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times do to dirty dishes stored inside next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed the dirty dishes and cleaned the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in the reach in cooler next to the prep table with no date mark. Operator placed date mark on the container of cooked beef that was prepared 05/02/23. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at the front counter and the kitchen area. Operator placed the wet wiping cloths inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat sauce. Operator switched container of raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Malt drink mix container at front service area. Educated operator on importance of labeling. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sandy's Cuban Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sandy's Cuban Cafe on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sandy's Cuban Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sandy's Cuban Cafe.
How does Sandy's Cuban Cafe compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Sandy's Cuban Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Sandy's Cuban Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sandy's Cuban Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sandy's 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 Sandy's Cuban Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sandy's Cuban Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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