CUBAN BREEZES
13980 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33635 · 813-814-9939
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dented can present. See stop sale.monarch frijol beans 1 can
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink and phone by olive jars and mustard storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over washed bagged cut lettuce walk in cooler cooks line
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of black beans. 1 dented can of garbanzo beans. 1 dented can of sliced white potatoes. 1 dented can of great northern beans.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0 PPM, employee readjusted chlorine to 100 PPM at time of inspection.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and face, then handle food for customers at server window. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM, employee readjusted to 150 PPM at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Body spray stored on top of dry storage rack for olive oil, salt, and sugar next to kitchen entrance.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed one employee apply hand antiseptic after completing a credit card transaction instead of washing hands prior to handling plated food for customers. Discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled. Interior of all soda nozzles at soda fountain soil in dining room area. Employee began cleaning soda nozzles at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of vitamin water stored on dry storage rack for olive oil, salt, and sugar next to kitchen entrance. Manager relocated open bottle of vitamin water at time of inspection. Employee personal drinks stored on kitchen prep table and service counter next to clean dishware and cup lids.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys, cigarettes, and other personal items stored on dry storage rack for olive oil, salt, and sugar next to kitchen entrance. Manager relocated open bottle of vitamin water at time of inspection. Employee cell phone stored on kitchen prep table and service counter next to clean dishware and cup lids.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored inside mop sink. Employee stored mop to dry at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with liquids and sauces not labeled in establishment.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates expired 4/04 /25
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Employee labeled spray bottles
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Reviewed with manager
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reviewed with manager
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 10ppm. Operator manually prime sanitizer and ran dish machine again, tested 50ppm.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table while employee prepping food with meat slicer in kitchen. Employee drink stored on prep table with pre-wrapped silverware at server station. All drinks removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and dust.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spanish bean soup in walk-in cooler.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on prep table at Wait station. Observed 1 employee drink stored on shelf over sandwich prep cooler at cook line. Operator removed drinks at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed due to plumbing issue per operator. Discussed with operator that mop sink has to be reinstalled.
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid supplies and medicine stored on top shelf over salt and other food items. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table next to clean silverware at server station. Operator removed drink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed due to plumbing issue per operator. Discussed with operator that mop sink has to be reinstalled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.