1928 CUBAN BISTRO 5

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled top edge of trash can with gloved hands then handled pan full of chicken and was about to started shredded chicken. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Also, employee at front counter picked up used glove off floor with bare hand and threw in trash then handled utensils to make customer coffee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, slice cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Cheese was placed in cooler this morning at open. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter in tub at front counter has no time marking. Employee stated butter was put out at 9 am and put time on container. Corrected On-Site

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. Employee employed for approximately 3 years has no proof of training. She stated she is in the middle of scheduling and going to take the test. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in mop sink room soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board at front counter has deep cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers in establishment torn. Also, handle if flip top reach in cooler at front counter broken/missing.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill soiled with grease.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey deli meat in reach in cooler on cook line ,observed that turkey was stored higher than chill line of the pan, observed operator store turkey in reach in cooler to chill (44F - Cold Holding), re took temp after an 30 min and it was at 43F Corrected On-Site

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 Employee stated she has been here for 3 years and says she has her certifications but cannot show proof of training

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead roach found in corner outside of the mop sink room, employee swept and cleaned the area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle was laying In ice in ice machine behind front counter. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar located in white bin in cabinet below the coffee machine was not labeled Corrected On-Site

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/. Establishment plans on file are from previous establishment. Current layout of establishment does not reflect plans on file (including outdoor storage area with reach in coolers and reach in freezers). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: No plans submitted and approved. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinets below hand washing sink near coffee making area, spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to single use containers. Containers moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucets on front of building where black hose is attached and on back of building where tan hose is attached.

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter near coffee making station.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter near coffee making station. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared green dumpster on east side of building.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In dining room, all silverware is stored in baskets on tables with food contact surfaces facing up.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple green wet wiping cloths stored on counters in kitchen area. One cloth moved and stored correctly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of Raw steak and raw chicken over container of cut onions in reach In Cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham crochets 128 Chicken crochets 119 in glass warmer, agreed to add Toto e as a public health

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Flain

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine light build up

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store water bottles, moved Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in bakery area near coffee machine. Provided Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in bakery area near coffee machine. Provided Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen next to oven, no water supply from sink

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchens, placed on hat Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. On bulbs in back ware washing area