EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI

Name: EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI
Address: 124 E ALFRED ST, TAVARES, FL, 32778, US
Rating: 80

124 E ALFRED ST, TAVARES, FL 32778

License #4508819

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80 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

July 22, 2026 · 13 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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EL CHEF EFRAIN CUBAN CAFE AND DELI in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 22, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 11 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 22, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.Operator cleaned.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. forks and condiments at front counter on the floor. Operator removed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones on prep table. Employees hats on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with degreaser on counter with cooking oils.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
[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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at front counter.Operator cleaned.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over pork in reach in freezer at front counter. Operator removed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Cooked beef and tostones in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf with seasoning. Operator removed.

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