Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CUBAN FOODIES

13855 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33635

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3498347
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8876197
DBPR license3918229

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 raw shelled eggs broken in reach in cooler on cookline.see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Inspector explained proper hand washing and gloves use to employee. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (70 – Cold Holding) on cook line prep table at 11:30am. Butter retemped at 58F at 11:43am. Employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink soiled with rust and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Soiled with old food debris.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on service line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink next to 3-compartment sink.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.