Numero Uno Cuban Restaurant
2499 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 · Permanent Food Service · License 5802942
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 11 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
Earlier inspections 1
C73Routine inspection16 violations, 3 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- bread stored in walk-in cooler stored in retail bags. Operator discarded
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
- hose bob in kitchen next to hand sink
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food has no English labeling.
- all bulk ingredients in storage area. Operator corrected labels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
- spray bottle of purple liquid in dish area . operator label. operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
- raw chicken and raw beef thawing in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
- employee drink stored next to condiments at service area. Operator moved
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- cold holding unit in kitchen .
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- exterior of cooking equipment in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- woman's restroom
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
- kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Light not functioning.
- light in server area.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Repeat violation
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.