El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares
Last inspected:
124 E Alfred St, Tavares, FL 32778El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares has been inspected 17 times since 2016, accumulating 52 violations at an average of 3.1 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the record, including proper hand and arm washing violations cited in February 2026, food condition issues in February 2026 and February 2023, and approved food source violations in November 2024 and February 2026. A propane tank larger than regulatory limits was documented inside the building in November 2020. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 was a food-licensing inspection that resulted in a call back with extension pending after 2 violations were found.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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.
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares last inspected?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Premises clean, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares had?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares find?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC in Tavares operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Deli Llama (2020).
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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.
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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