M & G CUBAN CAFE

Name: M & G CUBAN CAFE
Address: 7177 ULMERTON RD, LARGO, FL, 33771, US
Rating: 58.8

7177 ULMERTON RD, LARGO, FL 33771

License #6217076

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58.8 Grade F / 100

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M & G CUBAN CAFE in LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 12 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Foam cup used as scoop in dry rice and bean containers.
[21-05-5] Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dish towels used to cover deli meats in reach in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steam wand on coffee machine accumulated with milk debris.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at front handwash sink. Operator placed soap at hand sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and open Greek yogurt located on cutting board on prep table next to 3 compartment sink facing service window. Items removed from cutting board.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 2 cases of soda cans and 1 box of mojo sauce stored on floor in hallway facing back door.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled on bottom shelf next to deep fryer.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. empanadas (113F - Hot Holding) in hot display case, printed time as a public health for operator in Spanish if he wants to use it going forward. Operator turned heat up. No change in temperature 113F.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Metal pans on shelf with white granular substance not labeled.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Pizza oven, sink and ice machine added to back area that was food storage area only on existing plans.

Administrative complaint recommended
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on right-side reach-in cooler door. Reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink missing radiator guards.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided soap.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in hallway area near restrooms.
[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. All employee training expired on 10-05-2024.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing pan lids in them storing lids on shelf above three-compartment sink without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Will email DBPR Form HR 5025-010. Manual Dishwasher Procedures. Employee removed lids from shelf and returned to three-compartment to repeat wash, rinse, and sanitize.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle at front counter containing all purpose cleaner not labeled.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching cooked pork in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed tongs.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in plastic container at front counter not labeled.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at front counter at 11:05am. Operator turned temperature up on steam stable. Rechecked temp at 11:40am a. cooked plantains (92F - Hot Holding); 131f b. cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding); 127f
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked items a. sliced tomatoes (69F - Cold Holding); 61f b. cut lettuce (69F - Cold Holding) 58f Discussed Time As A Public Health Control as an option.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Observed customers sitting in dining room paying for food and take-out orders. Discussed license renewal with Manager.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file does not reflect establishment. Room added with Pizza oven, reach-in cooler, service sink, and ice machine.

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