Merritt Island, Brevard County

HENRY'S CUBAN CAFE 4

245 N BANANA RIVER DR, Merritt Island, FL 32952

FoodSeating

Latest violations

4 High Priority

Apr 1, 2026

City

Merritt Island

County

Brevard

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24483809

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please renew within 30 days of expiration date to avoid additional charges

08A-05-6

Detail 24483806

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked foods in reach-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24483810

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot holding display case on front counter empanada (128F - Hot Holding)

41-10-4

Detail 24483807

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. First aid kits stored on shelf over reach-in freezer. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24483811

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New hire Jose has not signed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24483808

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bagged foods in reach-in freezer are not closed. Operator closed Corrected On-Site

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24218934

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed fork. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24218933

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic forks, knives and spoons not stored inverted. Employee inverted utensils. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

14-31-5

Detail 23881487

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Time Extended

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 23765139

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bags with printed ink used to store foods Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23765141

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23765147

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon and raw chorizo stored in reach in cooler on top shelf over cooked foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23765140

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23765146

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both employees stated that they have been working for more than 4 months Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23765148

31B-03-4

Detail 23765145

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in hallway between triple sink and kitchen areas Warning

36-64-5

Detail 23765143

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mop sink room Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23765144

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator is rinsing and reusing plastic bags to store foods Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23765142

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting in sink thawing by Ambient Air. Moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23765138

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in used mop water between uses Warning

Sep 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23166077

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired in 2022

02B-02-5

Detail 23166076

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided for operator Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 23166074

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Wall above service window is not finished. Exposed drywall and wooden studs

51-13-4

Detail 23166075

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator Corrected On-Site