Cuban Sandwich Cafe
140 W State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708 · Permanent Food Service · License 6905680
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 30, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
- raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in coolers. Operator corrected
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
- raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer in kitchen area. operator corrected.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
-operator coach employee.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
- air fresheners stored at front counter next to condiments. Operator moved.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-fly swatter stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- hand sink in back kitchen operator corrected
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- cook on kitchen.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-Green cutting board in kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- back door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- wall behind cooking equipment.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.