SABOR DE CUBA RESTAURANT CORP

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five small roaches on the floor of the kitchen area near the exit door. Observed one live roach crawling on styrofoam on cup on shelf in kitchen area. Observed two live small roaches crawling on the floor near double door freezer at kitchen area. Observed one live roach crawling on floor at front food service counter. Observed eight live roaches crawling on reach in beer cooler at front counter near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Observed one live roach crawling on the wall next reach in freezer at kitchen area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area with surface rust and pitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen area grooved and not easily cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under steam table at kitchen area. Observed eight dead roaches behind reach in beer cooler near kitchen entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Observed three dead roaches on the floor at front counter. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer with built up grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator removed raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed five small roaches on the floor of the kitchen area near the exit door. Observed one live roach crawling on styrofoam on cup on shelf in kitchen area. Observed two live small roaches crawling on the floor near double door freezer at kitchen area. Observed one live roach crawling on floor at front food service counter. Observed eight live roaches crawling on reach in beer cooler at front counter near kitchen entrance. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer st kitchen area soiled with food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves in triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area with surface rust and pitting. Warning

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's bathroom doors not tight fitting. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handleless bucket in ice machine used as scoop. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily throughout kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vent at kitchen area soiled with debris. Warning

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf over ware washing area not inverted. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at kitchen area grooved and not easily cleaned. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under steam table at kitchen area. Observed eight dead roaches behind reach in beer cooler near kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two metal containers at ware washing area wet nesting. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic case of juice stored on the floor at front counter. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fryer with built up grease. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of uncooked rice and uncooked beans under preparation table not covered. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed hws removed from approved bar location. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Time Extended

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/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Open dumpster lid Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 18 flying insects flying around kitchen. Observed 4 flying insects flying around bar area. Observed 2 flying insect flying around window in dining area. Observed 24 flying insects in total at establishment. Operator began eliminating flying insects during inspection. Observed 5 flying insects in total area during final walk through. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed garbage bag lining white rice in metal container in kitchen. Coached operator on correct procedure Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed limes in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Also observed raw beef patties stored over unwashed plantains in reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Coached operator on correct procedure. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ham (72F - Cold Holding); Cheese (65F - Cold Holding) on preparation table in kitchen. As per operator, the items have been out for 30 minutes. Operator placed items in reach in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hws removed from approved bar location. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's and women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

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/. Observed establishment removed three compartment sink from take out window area. Also observed hws removed from approved bar location. Warning

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. Observed Marlene and Freddie employed for over 60 days with no proof of employee training. Repeat Violation Warning

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. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's and men's restroom Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station at bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer questions in regard to thermometer calibration. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as scoop inside white rice. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen and bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board in kitchen across from stove. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach in kitchen area to left of establishment. Operator discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's restroom. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of pizza oven soiled with grease and old food debris in kitchen. Also observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen near three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted in kitchen near three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw pork uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen near three compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind reach in cooler near back exit door soiled in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed near mop sink. Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil bottles stored on stove unlabeled. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork inside of reach in cooler near cook line. Employee placed raw shell eggs in correct storage order. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Operator was provided Food Employee Reporting Agreements via email. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person In charge having no knowledge on how to properly calibrate thermometer. Person in charge and chef were trained on how to calibrate thermometer. Warning

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee with no proof of training. Delimar Sosa hired more than 60 days. Warning

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 10 ceiling tiles in dining room area and 1 ceiling tile in kitchen that show water damage. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor inside of private room. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster at establishment. Operator was provided choking poster via email. Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with accumulation of grease. Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 7 cases of napkins stored on floor inside of private room. Warning