DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744417

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744266

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730789

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547079

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352028

  • 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