Cuban Sandwiches In Town, 481 Sr 434 #101, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CUBAN SANDWICHES IN TOWN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 481 Sr 434 #101, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6903110
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/11/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
*****
4.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*****
5.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By table and reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above bag in the box soda **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Closet to table **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by 4 old rodent droppings found under mop sink, 5 old rodent droppings by hot water heater, 3 old rodent dropping behind reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
09/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. PVC pipe faucet at three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Prep table Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door cooler.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. High shelf at prep area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Double door cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind beverage coolers at front counter.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. One reading 0 F at room temperature, one unreadable.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 2 Probe thermometers.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Self where spices are stored.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of dust/soil residue.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Near ware washing area and grease separator.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn/soiled tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces. Prep cooler doors, exterior of hot box at front counter.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind beverage cooler at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bread box, bacon container.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris/residue on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling where tubes enter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in prep cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind soda coolers at front counter. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Tall storage cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
4/2/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris/residue on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling where tubes enter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in prep cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Behind soda coolers at front counter. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 old droppings on top of hot water heater; 10 on floor under ice bin at front counter; 10 on floor under storage shelf. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. spray cleanser stored stored over ketchup packets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Tall storage cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline prep cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Damp/soiled cardboard used as a shelfciver in reach-in cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris under microwave convection oven; residue on shelving below.
  • Observed build-up of grease/dust on box fan.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers. Hallway.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Door on hot box.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Boxed oil jugs.
  • Observed grease/soil accumulated on kitchen floor under table/equipment.
  • Observed holes in ceiling.
  • Observed in-use utensils, spoons at coffee station, stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue/food debris build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Backing on prep table and crevice between table and backing.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in plastic storage containers.
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed build up grease/residue on PVC faucet at warewashing sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of freezer.
  • Observed build-up of grease on wire shelf near stove.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material/rust on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray cleansers stored over gloves.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back screen door has gaps.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household Ortho in use.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bottled beverages stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed cutting board stained/grooved.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Hallway.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Tongs at front counter.
  • Observed soiled cooler gaskets.
12/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease/residue on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of black bean container and drawer above it.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Plastic boxes are not NSF certified.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving over reach-in cooler.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Butter, 92F. Less than 1 hour. Product moved to flat grill to bring up temperature.
8/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked by water filter.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soil in soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers (not NSF certified) used for food storage.
  • Critical - Thermometer not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Reading 0F in ice.
2/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Potatoes and chicken in display case, 131F, 122F. Advised.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Canned soup, boxed bread.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on exterior of fryer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Boxed cups.
  • Critical. Observed the presence of insects- ants in dining room and restroom.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in hallway.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine tested over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Household pesticide in use.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat & deli cheese temp at 46 & 47 degree inside reach in cooler at cook line Advised
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice build up inside reach in cooler at cooj line
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Fan at front counter
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Need to wash hands before putting new gloves on
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last inspection date was 8/08
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Hot foods holding cabinet at front counter
  • Observed hole in wall. Under hand sink at kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
11/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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1 User Review:

alex

Added on May 6, 2014 3:42 PM
Visited on Apr 24, 2014 6:00 PM
Food:Service:Price:Ambience:Cleanliness:
*****
*****
****
*****
****
I went there the first time two weeks ago and have already been back 5 times. Best Cuban food I've ever had. Love the pork platter with black beans and yellow rice. Very very good and nice service.
Would you recommend CUBAN SANDWICHES IN TOWN to others? Yes
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