Cuban Taste Restaurant
3880 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801672
What drove the grade
Food manager certification expired.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed container inside the basin of handwash sink across 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the container.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Operator: Armando Diaz Blardoni, 09/15/2021.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all foodhandler training certificates expired on 03/27/2026.
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Observed no waste receptacle at kitchen handwash sink next to entry to the kitchen.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.