CAFE CUBA

With 5 inspections documented, CAFE CUBA maintains a 4.3/5 food safety rating in VALRICO. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3240 Lithia Pinecrest Road
Brandon, Florida, 33596
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885511

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Container of unwashed onions stored over jugs of milk and tea in walk in cooler. Operator placed onions on different shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Reporting agreement not available for one employee hired for less than 60 days with no food handler training. Emailed agreement form to operator, printed and filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10710509

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener rusted and soiled with food debris. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740618

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on flip top cooler.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foil 1/2 pans not stored inverted. Operator turned pans over Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup on can opener.

Inspection Date: 1/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8522132

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362149

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On cook line
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.