COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE
320 DORA DRAWDY WAY, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757
License #4502390
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 19, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Administrative complaint recommended
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on dish drying rack. Operator inverted.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the day prior. Cooked beef (51F - Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F - Cooling); Cooked pork (50F - Cooling); Black beans (80F - Cooling)
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white chest freezer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Soda nozzles at wait station.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans and nag of aprons. Operator removed.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
- [53B-13-5] 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.
- [25-11-5] Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Cups in back storage area. Operator removed.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw beef (60F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (61F - Cold Holding)
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