W CARIBBEAN CUBAN RESTAURANT INC
2215 S COMBEE RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel above steam table, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5High 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-05-6High 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-02-5High 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
Intermediate 2
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line. Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 5
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Employee replaced **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sani bucket **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.