LA CUBANITA CAFE
723 W LUMSDEN RD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham (55F); Chorizo (55F). Operator placed items on ice. Discussed using time as a public health control,with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottles in dish pit hand sink. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked potatoes. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in prep area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 employee water bottles in reach in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:09 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.