CUBAN CAFE
1699 POWERLINE RD, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
Most recent inspection
- Date
- June 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 41-15-5Critical
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm), at front counter, corrected to 100 ppm.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - over 200ppm), at front counter, corrected to 100 ppm.
High Priority
- 22-42-4CriticalCorrected on site
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), corrected to 100 ppm.
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm), corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03D-01-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked yellow rice stored in grocery bag in low boy cooler in kitchen. Operator moved rice to food grade bag.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked yellow rice stored in grocery bag in low boy cooler in kitchen. Operator moved rice to food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. REACH IN COOLER; Cooked Potatoes (50F - Heated Cooling), per operator, food not prepped or portioned today, food prepared yesterday and held in reach in cooler overnight. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale.
High Priority
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stand up freezer soiled with food debris and grease.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind stand up freezer soiled with food debris and grease.
Basic
- 21-12-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on table. Advised operator to place in sanitizer bucket.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on table. Advised operator to place in sanitizer bucket.
Basic
- 21-07-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket in kitchen, reading 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer in bucket in kitchen, reading 0 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and onions in bins on floor in back room. Operator removed food from floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes and onions in bins on floor in back room. Operator removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.