KIMS CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP
11911A E MLK BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · 813-643-0036
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying in back kitchen area not landing on food contact surfaces. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying in back kitchen area not landing on food contact surfaces. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized.
Raw animal food stored over from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over juices in reach in cooler. Manager moved for proper storage
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler racks cracking in 2 door unit
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of bean soup. Manager fixed storage
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked egg (86F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on microwave. Manager removed
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of fiber on chicken base container on cook line. Bottle of pepto Bismol in reach in cooler. Manager removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Manager moved and sent education materials to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date and address on tres leches and banana pudding
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kim Flores 1-13-2020, expired certificate present and no other manager on site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and tres leches in grab n go cooler lacking information
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw Philly steak stored over premade Cuban sets in reach in cooler. Manager removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kim Flores 1-13-2020, expired certificate present and no other manager on site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and tres leches in grab n go cooler lacking information
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed coffee water line draining into bucket by front counter.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana Pudding and Tres Leches in grab n go cooler
Observed 3 Lights not functioning by register
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water line from coffee machine draining into bucket
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive vapors in kitchen.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make line
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed employee leave through back door and re-entered establishment and put on gloves without washing hands
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. Emailed to owner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager put paper towels.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had one employee just start and has not done food safety training. Emailed form to owner
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2023
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