Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral
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1242 Sw Pine Island Rd Ste 35, 36, Cape Coral, FL 33991Old Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has accumulated 172 violations across 22 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to three disciplinary actions totaling $3,160 in fines. High-priority violations have been documented across nearly every inspection, with recurring patterns in employee health policy violations (cited in at least 8 inspections), approved food source violations (appearing in 9 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (4 inspections), and handwashing compliance failures (5 inspections). Management awareness violations—indicating systemic failures in oversight—were cited in at least 4 inspections. The August 2025 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after 30 violations were found in a single inspection, including six high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority violations in employee health policy, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and proper handwashing, though the disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $3,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025066762 | $2,400.00 | Aug 12, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 7--2025027669 | $400.00 | Feb 27, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024064724 | $360.00 | Sep 17, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral had?
- Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral find?
- Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- No, Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,160.00 in fines.
- How much has Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral been fined?
- Old' Cuban Restaurant & Bar in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $3,160.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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