LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT

Name: LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT
Address: 351 N DONNELLY ST, MOUNT DORA, FL, 32757, US
Rating: 0

351 N DONNELLY ST, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

License #4501614

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 27, 2026 · 15 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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LAS PALMAS CUBAN RESTAURANT in MOUNT DORA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 136 total violations — 16 critical, 21 major, 99 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 27, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water 132F operator reheated to 170F.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing watch.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cubs at drink station to the right when entering the kitchen.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in prep cooler at cook line. Reach in cooler at the bar.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel. Operator provided.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor at cook line.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler interior at cook line Upright reach in cooler interior across from cook line. Upright reach in freezer interior at the end of cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets"
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright reach in freezer next to the bar.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep cooler gaskets at cook line Upright reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens restroom doors.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead in dining room.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing watch.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen torn.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath hand washing sink. Floor between upright reach in cooler and prep cooler.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Upright white reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 2 flying insects by back door. 2 in dry storage
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26 Operator renewed before the end of the inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Raw bacon over cake in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board in the kitchen. Fryer baskets soiled.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new employees. Emailed forms to operator.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee cups on prep table. Operator removed.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook at cook line wearing bracelets. Employee removed.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor between cooler and freezer at the end of cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket with pork. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. White reach in freezer gaskets at cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cook line. White reach in freezer at cook line. Upright black cooler shelves and interior at the end of cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in prep area.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink in the kitchen.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 6 flying insects by three compartment sink and back storage area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (51F - Cold Holding); Garlic in oil (49F - Cold Holding)
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead next to cooler at the bar.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor in dry storage Floor next to CO2 Tanks Floor by ice machine. Floor in the corner of the bar
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles in dry storage.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In upright white reach in freezer. White chest freezer behind bar area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong on oven handle. Operator removed.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above hot holding unit.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at the end of cook line.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in at the end of cook line.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand washing sink.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects at the bar.
[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 quit cooling. Milk (46F - Cold Holding)
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored next to onions. Operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Fryer baskets soiled Soda nozzles at the bar
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled white spray bottle with unknown liquid above sliced bread on counter. Operator removed.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - womans bathroom
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting board across expo.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under shelving in dry storage area. -walk- in freezer
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves in prep area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. - hot water handle broken at hand sink across ice machine
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - on cooks line
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - utensils stored with handle end down on storage rack.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. - burn gel stored next to clean utensils in kitchen.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - Roasted pork 50°- Per operator cooked night before. Operator discarded.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - snapper fish - roasted pork
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - snapper 57° Per operator placed in walk-in after thawing under water day prior. Operator discarded - roasted pork 50°cooked cool day prior. Operator discarded
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Sanitizer bucket stored next onions
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Roasted pork 50° cooked cool from the night before.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer(COS) - can opener (COS) -White cutting boards at sandwich station.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler. - shelving in glass door cooler in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - white bottle of unknown liquid.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. - expired on 1-2-23

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - green cutting in prep area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. - dead roach in mens bathroom. Operator sweep up.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - kitchen area
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - chef station
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -dish trays
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. - pork belly in walk-in cooler
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bread crumbs
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle hanging on dish machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on sandwich station.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. - water filter expired 1/2/23