EL CUBANO
7829 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-516-3760
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on shelf over canned sodas. Operator relocated bottled water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over cooked shredded beef inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator relocated lemons to the bottom shelf during time of inspection.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple containers of pain medicine, personal medication, fiber drink, vitamins, nasal spray on shelf over bananas and three compartment sink. Employee relocated all items during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on hose connected to faucet, located at rear exterior of MFDV.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning condensation dripping into lawn, located at rear exterior of MFDV. Operator placed air conditioning tube for condensation into a bucket during time of inspection. Gray water to be disposed at office building.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor. Manager relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties and raw marinated steaks stored over cooked shredded beef. Operator discarded shredded beef during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef 81F at 4:05pm left out at room temperature after cooking from 10:30am. Operator discarded. Discussed with operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink used to store wash bucket. Employee removed bucket during time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, no CFM on MFDV during time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning unit disposing of grey water onto ground. Employee put bucket underneath to collect grey water. Grey water will be dumped into mop sink at office building.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil and case of bottled water stored on floor of food truck. Cooler full of hot tamales stored on food truck floor.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three-compartments sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on cutting boards and storage shelf over reach-in cooler. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oil, bottled waters and onions.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jun 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 9822 ANDERSON RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.