COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE
320 DORA DRAWDY WAY, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757
License #4502390
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Mixed Health Record
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COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 31, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at the bar.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grill top soiled. Operator transfers leaned.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White Chest freezer gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Lobster in retail bag. Operator transfers to food grade bags.
- [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by hand washing sink.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in the wall at three compartment sink.
- [36-34-5] 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.
- [53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (49F); Chicken Soup (53F - Cold Holding);
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three compartment sink Wall by hand washing sink.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In breadcrumbs bag. Operator removed.
- [53A-05-6] 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/
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
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