W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland

Last inspected:

2215 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
Overview

W 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.

22Inspections
128Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

W Caribbean Cuban Restaurant INC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

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
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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