DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BOX OF CUBANS

With 6 documented inspections, BOX OF CUBANS in RIVERVIEW has achieved a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10451 Gibsonton Drive
Florida, 33578
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13518031

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop bucket Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a shed out back for storage of single service items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-12: Spoke with plan review and plans were submitted on 10/21/2025 and is currently pending plan review. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10874302

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards soiled on cooks line Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup sitting on sandwich cooler on cooks line. Employee removed at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid in walk-in freezer Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop bucket Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey in prep are held at 45F-retemp 42F. Manger added ice and separated into smaller amounts Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 90F. Manager removed and discarded Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a shed out back for storage of single service items. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866239

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dr8 k on prep table.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plant in handwash sink, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 5 food handler certifications completed on copies.

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775175

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor near register. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and shelf above reach in cooler next to grill.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481523

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda on floor next to walk in cooler.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46 F, operator placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374370

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and exterior of self service ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over Cuban sandwiches, employee placed onions at the bottom. Corrected On-Site