Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

EL CUBANO

7829 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1314339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10798857
DBPR license3954109

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties and raw marinated steaks stored over cooked shredded beef. Operator discarded shredded beef during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am. Operator discarded. Discussed with operator.

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used to store wash bucket. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate53A-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/ 4 employees present, no CFM on MFDV during time of inspection.

Basic 2

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit disposing of grey water onto ground. Employee put bucket underneath to collect grey water. Grey water will be dumped into mop sink at office building. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of oil and case of bottled water stored on floor of food truck. Cooler full of hot tamales stored on food truck floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.