Chicas Cuban Cafe

215 S Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720 · Permanent Food Service · License 7405987

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026

What drove the grade

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 25 follow-up, 3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 4 basic
-24
Complaint after follow-up on Aug 24, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score64

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 4 visits

Aug202026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back 3 times

3rd follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
2nd follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  Bean52F, ground beef 52°F, chicken with 52°F
  Administrative complaint
Basic1
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by walk in cooler.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitAug 21, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 2 High priority
- 1 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.
  -kitchen cooked vegetables , fries ,41°F, Walk in cooler Croquettes 38°F. Raw burgers 50Fm salmon 48°F, empanadas 52°F, ham slices 48°F , meat 49°F k, chicken 48°F, bacon 47°F Sliced turkey 50°F, ham 48°F/ churrassco 49°F
  More time given
  Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  No cooling
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by walk in cooler.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  See Stop Sale .
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Kitchen Low boy unit mozzarella sticks (50°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49°F - Cold Holding);placed overnight . Operator instructed to discard .
  Fixed on the spot
  Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  -Walk in cooler black beans (54-62°F - Cooling); shredded beef (54-58°F - Cooling ); ground beef cooked (46-47°F-Cooling); beans (46-48°F - Cooling ); operator instructed to discard .
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  Vitamins store in kitchen cold holding unit, lowboy in front of stove.operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  At ground counter Oat milk and milk opened and not date marked. Opened 24 hours ago.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
  1-dead roach at front counter area floor. Operator removed and discarded ,
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by walk in cooler.
  Rear food preparation area, ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
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.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.