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LA CUBANITA CAFE

Food safety records indicate LA CUBANITA CAFE in BRANDON has 6 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

723 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13467186

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop bulk seasoning blend. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil 1/2 pans on shelf in prep area not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee **Corrective Action Taken**

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10942088

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked potatoes in reach in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of juice on prep table by slicer. Water bottles on prep table near flip top cooler and slicer. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table by slicer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored with unwashed carrots and potatoes n walk in cooler. Operator placed produce on higher shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beans in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket Corrected On-Site

2/14/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8777272

Met Inspection Standards

8 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks on prep table by slicer. 1 drink on prep table in prep area. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on counter neat blender. Cell phone on prep table in prep area. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer..
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed, washed and sanitized ice scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at steam table. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

10/7/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8993779

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on front counter. Employee removed bottles Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease and food debris between, behind and under equipment on cookline.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of drinks stored on floor in prep area. Operator placed drinks on shelf. Observed bucket of beef base on floor in prep area. Employee placed bucket on shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease on hood filters.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers on steam table not inverted. Employee inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris buildup on can opener.

3/7/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8547216

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Several articles not inverted throughout
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Something in bag in sink

11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8375801

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 6 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back of kitchen
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several damaged through out kitchen
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers not inverted, several places through out kitchen
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in middle hand sink Put in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chicken thawing in middle hand Sinkmoved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation