Apopka, Orange County

HEBERS CUBAN CAFE

2131 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka, FL 32703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Feb 16, 2024
City
Apopka
County
Orange
Status
Closed
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.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22649150

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Cuban sandwiches Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 22649152

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Heber Ojeda arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22649156

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in hallway Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22649159

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22649155

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22649154

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 22649158

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket over box sodas Hair clip on shelving with clean plates Keys and lighter on make table with clean plates Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22649157

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to deep freezer in kitchen

10-06-5

Detail 22649151

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to shredded cheese in product Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22649153

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3 door black cooler in kitchen soiled with dust and food debris

Aug 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

52-04-5

Detail 22176924

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Per operator snapper in cooler. Invoice said snapper. Menu said red snapper. Operator removed red off the menu and took down picture with red snapper. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22176926

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. Provided operator with hand out Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22176929

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. Gave form to operator. Employees currently working signed and dated form. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22176928

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 22176930

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on two rice cookers in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22176922

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in dry rice Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22176923

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana chips grab and go. Operator removed from counter. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22176925

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

05-09-4

Detail 22176927

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Operator put thermometers in units Corrected On-Site

25-27-4

Detail 22176931

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on front counter for customers to grab. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 22176921

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Equipment in back hallway old ice machine and cooler

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 21724543

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go black bags used to store cut vegetables in cold holding unit Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21724538

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21724536

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21724546

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21724545

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on reach in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21724537

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21724542

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-69-4

Detail 21724544

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Upright unit in kitchen - bottom shelf is full of ice

22-16-4

Detail 21724541

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to 3 doorunit in kitchen Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 21724540

Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on rice cookers

21-38-4

Detail 21724539

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor front counter Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21205029

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flats of Raw shell eggs on top of cooked foods Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21205038

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of flex seal sitting on top of boxed sodas Bag of liquid hand soap on rack in hall way over bag of sugar and potato sticks Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21205028

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in cooler from previous day not dated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21205033

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on rack by back door Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21205027

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21205031

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21205035

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on boxed sodas Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21205037

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket hanging off door to cook cooler in kitchen

36-73-4

Detail 21205036

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind make table in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21205032

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21205039

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors 2 coolers in back storage room have food debris on doors Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21205030

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface cooler entrance to kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21205034

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout kitchen areas

Jan 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

03B-15-5

Detail 20754640

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 125°; sitting under heat lamp, operator moved to oven to reheat, operator reheated to 171° Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20754638

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back prep area Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20754633

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and vegetable soup not dated Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20754641

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner not labeled Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20754639

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 20754643

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen

40-06-5

Detail 20754635

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of bags of whole wheat flour in back hallway Employee red jacket on boxed sodas Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20754644

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets to deep freezer in poor repair in prep area

36-73-4

Detail 20754636

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers

36-24-5

Detail 20754634

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in back prep area

10-06-5

Detail 20754637

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container, handle in cheese Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20754632

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in water 82°; operator discarded

14-33-4

Detail 20754642

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to cooler at entrance to kitchen and cooler shelves in back prep area

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-27-4

Detail 20657889

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

41-10-4

Detail 20657890

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner and Bleach stored with cooking oil next to CO2 tanks. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20657891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice chute at drink station in dining area

31A-11-4

Detail 20657892

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

52-01-4

Detail 20657888

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Red snapper on menu. Operator blacked out Red on menus. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 20657885

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

23-24-4

Detail 20657887

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer units in back area.

14-09-4

Detail 20657886

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in kitchen area

05-09-4

Detail 20657894

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass door Reach-in unit in back area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20657893

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Walls in kitchen area