THE CUBAN EMPANADA & FRY BAR CAFÉ
5411 BEAUMONT CENTER BLVD STE #705 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Swiss cheese in reach in cooler next to cash register Temped at 46f item was in cooler overnight, operator removed item, stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese in reach in cooler next to cash register Temped at 46f item was in cooler overnight, operator removed item, stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front hot holding station next to ordering kiosk awesome sauce made with pork jus (100F – Hot Holding) operator reheated sauce to 180f **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spay bottle of degreaser hanging on food storage rack next to oven. Operator moved item . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards. Accumulation of lime like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Spoke with operator they said they will clean it.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked yellow rice in cooler next to ice machine not date marked held more than 24 hours. Operator date marked item, empanadas prepped on site and frozen not date marked, whole milk not date marked after opening . **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in cooler next to cash register, discussed with operator the importance of smooth surface.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Laptop computer and cell phone on prep table in kitchen across from flattop grill, operator moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen next to oven, operator raised items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Above three compartment sink.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed vegan beef stored in single use plastic container, operator moved item to appropriate container. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry towels on cutting board attached to reach in cooler next to cash register Temped, operator removed towels from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce in reach in cooler next to cash register. Observed unwashed produce above ready to eat items in refrigerator, Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:45 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.