El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares
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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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli 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 in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 6 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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 in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares last inspected?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares had?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares find?
- El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares was most recently inspected on July 22, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli in Tavares operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Deli Llama (2020).
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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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