El Cubano Coffee Shop INC

2040 Old Dixie Hwy SE, Vero Beach, FL 32962 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105421

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 77 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 5 basic
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Safety score77

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Jul102026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 9, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  More time given
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  More time given
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  More time given
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  Operator has occupancy letter for 34 seats. Operator does not have seating change evaluation form signed at this time.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 10, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Milk 51f. Operator states milk was pulled out 2 hours ago. Milk was moved to freezer to rapid chill
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  Raw chicken over unwashed produce in reach in cooler
Intermediate4
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Cooked pork in reach in cooler. Operator added date
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Used to store rags
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bottle water on floor at front counter
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  To go containers on floor in storage area
  Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
  Operator is licensed as NOST. Provided seating change evaluation form via email Operator has added 16 seats inside. Establishment is on city water and sewer
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.