LA SEPTIMA CAFE
702 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk flour. Operator removed. 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. Speaker on shelf over steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet cloths on cutting board at cookline.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over green beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed written procedures to operator. Printed and filled out during inspection. For prepared Cuban sandwiches held at room temperature. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue liquid and clear liquid on shelf at dish area not labeled. Manager placed labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf over steam table. Keys on shelf over prep table neat 3 compartment sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of candy on floor in bar area. Employee move box to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in prep area. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Simple use plates on top shelf at cookline not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Containers of onions in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat foods. Employee moved onions Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in cabinet in dining room near kitchen entry. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).