LA COCINITA CUBANA
113 CENTRAL DR · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33510
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Emergency-C vitamin packets on prep table in kitchen.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by table.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has 1 bay of 3 compartment sink with water. Operator set up 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee glass of water in reach in cooler with soda. Operator relocated.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:51 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.