Elena's Cuban Cafe Inc, 2246 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

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Business Info

Name: ELENA'S CUBAN CAFE INC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2246 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
License #: 6304779
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/30/2014
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Service:
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5.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
*****
5.0
Cleanliness:
*****
5.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Cuban sandwiches in bottom of reach in cooler . Frontline
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
 09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
 5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Sharpening stone oil next to clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
 11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walmart jumbo chicken thighs in walk in freezer
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
 7/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
 5/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. With purple liquid at 3 compartment sink
 12/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./shelf across from stove
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./wiping cloth /frontline Corrected On Site.
 8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
 3/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
 9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can /Mancini diced green peppers/dry storage rack.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
 4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening./meat in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
 12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./t-shirt grocery bags /refrigerator freezer.
 9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. turkey in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar in prep area.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. inside refridgerater freezer.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw frozen chicken over raw frozen beef inside walkin freezer.
  • Light not functioning. in kitchen.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse on food storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. detergent on top of 3 compartment sink.
 6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 3/19/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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Added on Jan 23, 2015 3:46 PM
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Service:
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Price:
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*****
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*****
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