Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte

Last inspected:

3880 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Overview

Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte has accumulated 88 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection—slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, a severe pattern of recurring high-priority violations has emerged in recent inspections: employee health policy violations appeared in 5 of the last 6 inspections, proper hand-washing violations in 4 of the last 6, and food contact surface violations in 3 consecutive inspections through December 2025. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 documented 12 violations including multiple instances of employee health policy and food contact surface violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
88Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg 4.19 violations / inspection 4.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Charlotte County Avg 0.07 closures / facility 0.07 county average

Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte last inspected?
Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte?
The most frequently cited violations at Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte had?
Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte find?
Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on December 1, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
No, Cuban Taste Restaurant in Port Charlotte 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

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