Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa
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10434 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 336126709The Cuban Sandwich Shop in Tampa has accumulated 202 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but demonstrates a persistent pattern of high-priority violations across critical food safety categories. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, time-as-control violations in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations, shell stock handling violations, and parasite destruction violations also recurred across the record. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 18 violations including 2 high-priority findings for employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures, resulting in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 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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— 4 inspections29 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa last inspected?
- Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa are: Time as control, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa had?
- Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa find?
- Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa was most recently inspected on September 9, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cuban Sandwich Shop (the) in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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).
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