EL CUBANO SANDWICH SHOP

Name: EL CUBANO SANDWICH SHOP
Address: 3439 NW 99 WAY, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33065, US
Rating: 32.2

3439 NW 99 WAY, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065

License #1615736

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

32.2 Grade F / 100

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September 28, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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EL CUBANO SANDWICH SHOP in CORAL SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 21 critical, 13 major, 22 minor.

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February 22, 2024

The latest inspection on September 28, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Plastic bowl stored inside sugar container. Employee removed
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle buried inside rice container. Instructed employee to store scoop on the top of the bin.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Light fixture in dinning room by AC burned out.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop by water heater.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee using phone and put on gloves then went to working with food. Instructed employee to wash hands and went over proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon inside cooler #5 stored above ready to eat rice. Instructed employee to reorganize unit. Employee moved bacon to a lower shelf.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table raw pork temperature at 53F for less than 4 hours cold holding with no temperature control. Operator put pork inside reach in cooler for quick chill. Per operator item not prepared or portioned today.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emilkar Ramirez manager certification expired 08/09/2021.
[11-26-1] 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. Provided reporting agreement to employee. Employee signed.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep table bottom shelf observed with rust.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed in reach-in cooler: Cooked pork date marked 9-11-26. Per operator removed from freezer on 9-25-26. Operator date marked properly.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed all food handlers certifications are photo copied.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups In bulk containers of sugar and rice under back prep table. Manager removed cups.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees in cook line wearing watches. Employees removed watches.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer on wire shelf directly above open case of canned drinks. Manager moved bucket to shelf under prep table.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored head down in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to properly dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and sugar on prep table by chest freezer missing labels.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line entered kitchen when arriving at work, immediately put on gloves, and began preparing food orders without washing hands first.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) 5 small flying insects on top of closed container of cereal in back prep area. 2) 3 small flying insects on top of blender lid in back prep area. 3) 2 small flying insects flying above dry spice rack in back prep area. 4) 8 small flying insects landed on clean plates and containers on shelf by triple sink.
[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. In reach in freezer #6, bag of raw chicken tenders above container of individual wrapped raw burgers. Burgers not commercially wrapped.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler #4, portioned sliced swiss cheese dated 9-18.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop lower cooler, milk (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee, out of temperature more than 4 hrs. See stop sale.
[03D-06-5] Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In reach in cooler #5 - fresh garlic oil 48F @ 11:00am (ambient cooling since 7:00am). Manager split into smaller containers and placed in freezer to rapid chill. Second temperature 42F @ 11:30am in freezer.
[05-05-4] Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in small glass front cooler at back of prep area reading 20F. Food items at 33F and 39F.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] 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. New employee never received Health Reporting Agreement.
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 40F in ice water.
[45-02-4] Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in front corner of dining room in undercharged red zone.