Elena's Cuban Cafe

2246 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Permanent Food Service · License 6304779

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Grade A
Safety score 98 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 6, 2026

What drove the grade

Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.Basic · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 6 routine inspection
    2 basic
    -2
  • Safety score98

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitAug 6, 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.

    2 violations found:

    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.

      Around window on service line

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1