COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE

Name: COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE
Address: 320 DORA DRAWDY WAY, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 75.9

320 DORA DRAWDY WAY, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4502390

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75.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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COPACABANA CUBAN CAFE in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 19 minor.

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[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from the day prior. Cooked beef (51F - Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F - Cooling); Cooked pork (50F - Cooling); Black beans (80F - Cooling)
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both white chest freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White chest freezer gaskets. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans on dish drying rack. Operator inverted.
[25-11-5] Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Cups in back storage area. Operator removed.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with pans and nag of aprons. Operator removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above steam station.
[53B-13-5] 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator from the day prior. Cooked beef (51F - Cooling); Pulled Chicken (50F - Cooling); Cooked pork (50F - Cooling); Black beans (80F - Cooling).
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by both hand washing sinks

Warning Issued
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Operator date marked.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle. Operator removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Exterior ice machine
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cups on prep table.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of fabulosity on table with teas. Operator removed.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three compartment sink. Wallaby hand washing sink.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Too much in one pan and pans are covered
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the kitchen.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink when entering the kitchen.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back kitchen area and walk in cooler.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cooked meat pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans (69F - Cooling); Cooked beef (58F - Cooling); White Rice (63F - Cooling); Yellow rice (63F - Cooling) Moro rice (63F - Cooling); Red Beans (64F - Cooling)

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