W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland
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2215 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant in Lakeland has been inspected 21 times with 125 total violations, averaging 5.95 per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations including management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, hand washing, and time-as-a-control measures have appeared repeatedly across inspections, with management awareness violations cited in at least 4 separate inspections and hand washing violations in at least 5 inspections. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 identified 30 violations, including 4 high-priority findings (management awareness, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and time as control), marking a significant spike from the prior inspection in February 2025 which had only 2 violations. The facility has no emergency closures on record, and all inspections have been completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 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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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland last inspected?
- W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland had?
- W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland find?
- W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
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