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W CARIBBEAN CUBAN RESTAURANT INC

Food safety records indicate W CARIBBEAN CUBAN RESTAURANT INC in LAKELAND has 6 inspections with a 3.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

2215 South Combee Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/7/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13501624

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in walk-in cooler. operator remove bowl Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk rice containers soiled with grease and debris. Operator asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area. operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

8/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10935877

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pre boiled rice boxes in storage / liquor room , brown sugar at front bar employee moved items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Employee replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sani bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel above steam table, employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked white rice prepared 8/21/25 cooled down and placed in walk in cooler covered, temped at 56 degrees on 8/22/25 Stop sale issued
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked white rice prepared 8/21/25 cooled down and placed in walk in cooler covered, temped at 56 degrees on 8/22/25 Stop sale issued
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line. Employee refilled Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three training certificates expired for employees

2/20/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8895272

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk-in freezer
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

9/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8749024

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on walk-in freezer floor.
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light sitting above food prep between two microwaves. Chef removed fly light. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head soiled with mold like debris.

1/8/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8500324

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream containers on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cut fruit container sitting in drink ice. Employee discarded ice and washed, rinsed, and sanitized ice bin in bar area. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cut fruit container stored in drink ice in bar area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in soda room

9/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8364608

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can be used scoop in bulk rice.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups on floor.