Copacabana Cuban Cafe

320 Dora Drawdy Way, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · Permanent Food Service · License 4502390

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 69 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 2, 2026 (5 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 12 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-31
Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug312026

Routine inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
7 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  More time given
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  More time given
Basic5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 12 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.
  Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw Chicken (50°F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (49°F); Chicken Soup (53°F - Cold Holding);
  Repeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Lobster in retail bag. Operator transfers to food grade bags.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Grill top soiled. Operator transfers leaned.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  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.
Basic12
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  In ice bin at the bar.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  In breadcrumbs bag. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Microwave interior soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  White Chest freezer gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Holes in the wall at three compartment sink.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall by three compartment sink Wall by hand washing sink.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Vents in the kitchen and warewashing area. Ceiling Tiles in the kitchen and warewashing area.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor by hand washing sink.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.