OLD' CUBAN RESTAURANT & BAR

Name: OLD' CUBAN RESTAURANT & BAR
Address: 1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 35, 36, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33991, US
Rating: 20.6

1242 SW PINE ISLAND RD STE 35, 36, CAPE CORAL, FL 33991

License #4607352

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

20.6 Grade F / 100

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July 28, 2026 · 19 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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OLD' CUBAN RESTAURANT & BAR in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 20.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 48 total violations — 9 critical, 8 major, 31 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager placed raw chicken on ice. Observed beef (46F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); white rice (47F - Cold Holding); noodles (48F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (47F - Cold Holding) mash potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sauce (48F - Cold Holding); grits (49F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in on cook line.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from heating unit ambient temperature 46F.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
[27-05-5] Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink still not operational.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in coffee station in bar.
[08B-12-5] Observed plantains, cook beef and onions uncovered in walk-in cooler.
[14-31-5] Observed raw pork in walk-in freezer in nonfood grade bags.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink by front and kitchen area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[08B-38-4] Observed plantains, cook beef and onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[55-01-4] Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. Include Fees on Credit Card for purchases.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the pork.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed noodles and pork in walk-in cooler not date marked.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from oven door.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands while initiating different tasks.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside container with sugar and flour.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink by front and kitchen area.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in bar.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ware washing area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled in coffee station in bar.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes on floor in walk-in freezer.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (46F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); white rice (47F - Cold Holding); noodles (48F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (47F - Cold Holding) mash potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sauce (48F - Cold Holding); grits (49F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in on cook line.
[55-01-4] Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. Include Fees on Credit Card for purchases.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler across from heating unit ambient temperature 46F.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager placed raw chicken on ice. Observed beef (46F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); white rice (47F - Cold Holding); noodles (48F - Cold Holding); shredded pork (47F - Cold Holding) mash potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sauce (48F - Cold Holding); grits (49F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in on cook line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed plantains uncovered in walk-in freezer and pork and ground beef uncovered in walk-in cooler.
[27-05-5] Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink no hot water.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat pork in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. The manager moved the raw chicken on bottom shelf under the pork.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hand in 3 compartment sink.