CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP (THE)

Name: CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP (THE)
Address: 10434 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 336126709, US
Rating: 38.1

10434 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 336126709

License #3904801

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

38.1 Grade F / 100

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September 9, 2026 · 9 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP (THE) in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 38.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 16 critical, 7 major, 41 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 9, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs, pancake batter, held on time as a public health control has no time stamp. Owner added proper time stamp to items.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemical inside bottle.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored overtop cooked pork inside walk in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled next to steam tables on cooks line.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of chlorine. Owner refilled bucket tested 100ppm of chlorine.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer is soiled.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth stored on cutting board on steam table.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. 3 compartment sink already set up and tested 100ppm of chlorine. Service technician was called during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Owner placed tong at dishwasher.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen area soiled. Vent above cook table.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of oven missing cover, exposing interior wiring.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employe drink on dry storage rack in back kitchen area. Operator moved at time of inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on food storage shelves in back kitchen area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees no hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed in dish drying area. Discussed with operator.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near walk in cooler. Thorough out kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Prepped onions stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator removed at time of inspection and placed in approved location.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor, operator placed in dish area to be washed at time of inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, operator removed at time of inspection.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in front of customer reach in cooler. Discussed with operator.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above oven. Exterior of oven.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ham, sauces in bread station reach in cooler missing labels.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Discussed with operator. Cafe con leche. Operator wrote label at time of inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup (125F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO ; Soup (193F - Hot Holding) Placed to hot hold 8:00, first temperature 9:50 second temperature at 10:20
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle above dish area, operator labeled at time of inspection.