A LO CUBANISIMO FOOD TRUCK
5604 N HESPERIDES ST, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected Jan 16, 2024 · 4 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ new ownership owner has a file number 61998 Priority: High Priority
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food truck is held down by roof covering and the bottom of the truck has a covering that is screwed from the truck to the ground. Food truck is missing two tires observed the tires sitting in front of the truck. Priority: Basic
Nov 9, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ new ownership owner has a file number 61998 Priority: High Priority
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food truck is held down by roof covering and the bottom of the truck has a covering that is screwed from the truck to the ground. Food truck is missing two tires observed the tires sitting in front of the truck. Priority: Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Observed: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left food truck and came back in without washing hands to than make order for customer. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ new ownership owner has a file number 61998 Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over ready to eat plantains reach in cooler. Raw beef over cooked rice reach in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee placed on gloves touched phone and began food prep. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shelled eggs 64 f held over four hours on top of refrigerator All foods held overnight in reach in cooler no temperatures taken.Reach in cooler ambient temperature 61-56 f Stop sale pork 61 f 5 lbs raw beef 59 f 5 lbs raw chicken 59 f 2 lbs beans 58 f 4 lbs raw beef 57 f 8 lbs raw chicken 57 6 lbs cooked rice 5 lbs 57 f cooked rice 55 f 5 lbs raw beef 55 f 3 lbs cooked salsa 50 f 1/2 lbs cook cooked noodles 49 f 1/2 lbs cheese 56 f 2lbs Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale All foods held overnight in reach in cooler no temperatures taken.Reach in cooler ambient temperature 61-56 f Stop sale pork 61 f 5 lbs raw beef 59 f 5 lbs raw chicken 59 f 2 lbs beans 58 f 4 lbs raw beef 57 f 8 lbs raw chicken 57 6 lbs cooked rice 5 lbs 57 f cooked rice 55 f 5 lbs raw beef 55 f 3 lbs cooked salsa 50 f 1/2 lbs cook cooked noodles 49 f 1/2 lbs cheese 56 f 2lbs Priority: High Priority
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee dessert not separated from restaurant food reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food truck is held down by roof covering and the bottom of the truck has a covering that is screwed from the truck to the ground. Food truck is missing two tires observed the tires sitting in front of the truck. Priority: Basic
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