Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach

Last inspected:

37 S Federal Hwy Ste a, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Overview

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has accumulated 77 violations across 13 inspections since 2024, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to one disciplinary action totaling $640 in fines. Hand washing violations were documented in at least 4 inspections, including 3 high-priority citations in January 2026. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 3 inspections (November 2024, April 2025, and September 2025). The facility has also faced repeated fire safety violations: inspectors documented the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke without a hood suppression system installed on three separate occasions (November 2024, January 2025, and September 2025). Most recent inspections show a pattern of escalating and then resolving violations: a January 2026 routine inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 6 violations were found, but the facility achieved Call Back - Complied status on March 25, 2026 with zero violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
77Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$640in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $640.00

Disciplinary action history for Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025015202 $640.00 Jan 13, 2025 Orlando

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed two table top fryers producing smoke while cooking meats

— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two Table top electric fryers used in kitchen producing smoke while frying plantains. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two Table top electric fryers used in kitchen producing smoke while frying plantains. **Repeat Violation**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed two portable grill stoves, when use, kitchen fills up of smoke and employees are wide opening back entrance door to free smoke.

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections29 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach last inspected?
Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach had?
Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach find?
Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach ever been shut down?
No, Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $640.00 in fines.
How much has Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach been fined?
Cafe Toque Cubano in Dania Beach has been fined a total of $640.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Nearby Establishments to Cafe Toque Cubano

Poor Inspection Records Near Dania Beach

Stories You May Have Missed Dania Beach

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Cafe Toque Cubano. How we collect and verify this data.