How many health inspections has ALEX CUBAN CUISINE had?

ALEX CUBAN CUISINE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has ALEX CUBAN CUISINE ever been shut down?

No, ALEX CUBAN CUISINE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at ALEX CUBAN CUISINE?

The most frequently cited violations at ALEX CUBAN CUISINE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

ALEX CUBAN CUISINE

3153 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Pembroke Park, FL 33009

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ALEXMAR FOOD SERVICES CORP · License: SEA1620390

ALEX CUBAN CUISINE in Pembroke Park, FL has 21 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

119Violations

0Closures

Data current as of December 7, 2024

Inspection History (21)

Dec 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 31, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 13, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 4, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 1, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

ALEX CUBAN CUISINE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has ALEX CUBAN CUISINE had?: ALEX CUBAN CUISINE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has ALEX CUBAN CUISINE ever been shut down?: No, ALEX CUBAN CUISINE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at ALEX CUBAN CUISINE?: The most frequently cited violations at ALEX CUBAN CUISINE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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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