La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne
Last inspected:
101 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901LA CUBANITA SANDWICH in Melbourne has accumulated 183 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name The Cuban Sandwich in 2018 and has faced one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and outer openings protection have been the most frequently cited violations. Recent inspections from June 2025 onward show zero violations, indicating improved compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018050534 | $200.00 | Jun 25, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne last inspected?
- La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne had?
- La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne find?
- La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne 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.
- Has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne been fined?
- La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Cubanita Sandwich in Melbourne operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Cuban Sandwich (2018).
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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