Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

444 W. Railroad Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Overview

Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach has been inspected 18 times since November 2023, accumulating 107 violations—averaging 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but has received escalated enforcement: an administrative complaint was recommended following the January 6, 2026 inspection, and another was recommended after the June 16, 2025 inspection.

High-priority violations are recurring across multiple inspection cycles. Employee health policy violations (sick workers or failure to report illness) appeared in at least 3 inspections—April 2025, June 2025, and January 2026. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 3 inspections—February 2024, September 2024, and March 2026. Food contact surface violations, including improper cleaning or maintenance, appeared repeatedly in October 2025 and February 2024. Proper cooking temperature violations were documented in April 2025 and March 2026. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 documented 22 violations including four high-priority findings: management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements. The inspection was assigned to an inspector for follow-up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
114Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Assigned to Inspector
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach had?
Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach find?
Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, Cortadito Cuban Cafe in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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