CUBAN SANDWICH SPOT
3909 W BROAD ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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 5
22-50-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed the food containers, then rinsed containers in quat sanitizer for just a few seconds. Discussed with operator.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut cantaloupe stored in grocery bags. Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Dry food storage shelves.
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Inspector helped operator to remade solution, test 200ppm. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Displayed hot box at front service counter – Hot holding: chicken croquette 110 F, chicken empanada 115 F. Operator turned thermostat to higher heat. Re temp: croquetta 120F, empanada 125 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored with/over cleaned food equipments on equipment storage shelf.
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles.
Basic 3
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and raw fish thawing on prep table in room temperature.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:30 PM.
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.