Tavares, Lake County

EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI

124 E ALFRED ST, Tavares, FL 32778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 10, 2026
City
Tavares
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24560975

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24482052

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24326754

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: Time Extended

Nov 18, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

51-16-7

Detail 24198111

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24198109

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with blue and yellow liquid at three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24198110

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In both bathroom

31B-04-4

Detail 24198112

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom on the left side of building.

Feb 4, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 24349750

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bagels next to raw pork and Raw beef in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24349746

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table.

11-26-1

Detail 24349747

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. Provided firms. Employees signed and manager signed and dated. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24349749

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24349748

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.