What are the most common violations at Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island?

The most frequently cited violations at Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island are: Food in good condition, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.

How many health inspections has Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island had?

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island find?

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on April 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island ever been shut down?

No, Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.

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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.

How many inspections has Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island had?

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island find?

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 13, 2025 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).

Has Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island has 26 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island

Last inspected: April 1, 2026

245 N Banana River Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Vega and Oquendo Cuban Cafe INC
DBPR License: SEA1507286
FDACS Estab #: 193885

Overview

Henry's Cuban Cafe 4 in Merritt Island has been the subject of multiple enforcement actions related to non-food products. On October 21, 2024, six stop-sale orders were issued for hemp extract products determined to be attractive to children under Florida Statute 581.217, and six additional orders were issued for misbranded food products with labeling violations. All products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. That same inspection found the facility operating without a valid food permit and documented 18 violations, including raw bacon stored directly above milk gallons in the walk-in cooler and cleaning chemicals stored above ready-to-eat candies on a retail shelf — both corrected on site. The person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events and had no thin probe thermometer available. The facility's most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 was a preoperational inspection that met all requirements with zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

5Inspections

24Violations

0Closures

2FDACS Insp.

26Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected DBPR: April 1, 2026

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection

Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

2026 — 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority

Apr 1, 2026 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

2025 — 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority

Dec 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

May 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

2024 — 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority

Sep 23, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Limbania Vega & Jose Rene Oquendo in Merritt Island: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Aug 13, 2025 — Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted for Request #5138670 for initial inspection. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Oct 21, 2024 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 18 violations· 26 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request# 5120806 Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail area- Raw bacon stored over Milk gallons at walk-in cooler. COS- All raw bacon moved to bottom shelf during visit. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food entity does not have a written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events.

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Retail area- Various chemicals such as body lotions, hand wash bottles stored over ready-to-eat candies at retail shelf. COS- All chemicals moved to bottom shelf during visit and verified. x

74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.

Retail Area: Age restriction signage for hemp extract products intended for inhalation not present. COS- Age restriction signage provided during visit.

75 Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Retail Area: Hemp extract products including vape cartridges, pre rolls, gummies, and food products found without manufacturer's information and/or net weight identified on product packaging. o

75 Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state without being in a container that includes: a. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract batch by an independent testing laboratory; b. The batch number; c. The internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; d. The expiration date; and e. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)(2) F.S.

Retail Area: Hemp extract products including vape cartridges, pre rolls, gummies, and food products found without a scannable barcode/quick response code, a batch number, an expiration date, an internet address, and/or the number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid on product packaging. o

77 Distribution or sale of a hemp extract that is attractive to children in violation of s. 581.217(7)(e), F.S. The hemp extract product, or the package, label, or advertisement for the product, is in the shape of humans, cartoons, or animals; or bears any reasonable resemblance to an existing candy product that is familiar to the public as a widely distributed, branded food product such that a product could be mistaken for the branded product, especially by children; or the product contains any color additives.

Retail Area: Hemp Extract products observed to be Attractive to Children - product and/or labels in the shape of an animal, human, or cartoon; or bears any resemblance to an existing candy product. o

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)

Backroom- No thermometer at walk-in cooler.

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

Food entity does not have a thin probe thermometer for time temperature control food items.

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Back storage room- Various beverages and water bottles stored directly on floor.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Outside- No backflow prevention device installed at outside hosebib.

5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11

Outside- Dumpster placed on grass.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside- Dumpster lids left open. COS- Dumpster lids were closed by manager.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail area- Some ceiling tiles have water damaged.

83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.

Retail Area: Age restriction signage for Kratom products for human consumption not present. COS- Age restriction signage provided during visit.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

Food entity is operating without a valid food permit. o INSPECTION: KRATOM Violation No.