How many health inspections has CUBAN CAFE (THE) had?

CUBAN CAFE (THE) has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CUBAN CAFE (THE) ever been shut down?

No, CUBAN CAFE (THE) has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CUBAN CAFE (THE)?

The most frequently cited violations at CUBAN CAFE (THE) are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

CUBAN CAFE (THE)

3350 NW 2 AVE, Boca Raton, FL 33431-6636

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BEST TEAM CORPORATION INC · License: SEA6009682

CUBAN CAFE (THE) in Boca Raton, FL has 20 inspections on record with 74 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

74Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 17, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Feb 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Nov 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Aug 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

Mar 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CUBAN CAFE (THE) has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CUBAN CAFE (THE) had?: CUBAN CAFE (THE) has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CUBAN CAFE (THE) ever been shut down?: No, CUBAN CAFE (THE) has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CUBAN CAFE (THE)?: The most frequently cited violations at CUBAN CAFE (THE) are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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