La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon
Last inspected:
723 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511LA Cubanita Cafe in Brandon has accumulated 235 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations. Recurring violations center on ventilation, equipment condition, and employee health policies, with recent inspections showing continued compliance issues despite no disciplinary actions or fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.7
violations / inspection
8.7 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon last inspected?
- La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon are: Equipment condition, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon had?
- La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon find?
- La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, La Cubanita Cafe in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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