LA SEPTIMA CAFE
702 W LUMSDEN RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-293-3827
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle,of sanitizer on table next to and over silverware. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is preparing Cuban sandwiches and holding at room temperature until needed. Sent operator written procedures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of sanitizer. Operator placed label.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 5 employees working with food with no hair restraints.
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Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Drink ice bin next to hand sink at bar, no splash guard.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank by ice machine not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet, keys and speaker on shelf over steam table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees on cookline preparing food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Case of yuca on floor in walk in freezer.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary sanitizing solution tested at over 500ppm. Operator diluted, tested at 400ppm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue of sanitizer solution not labeled. Manager placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk flour. Operator removed bowl.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on sandwich make cooler doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of ham on floor in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in corner near back door and behind clean dish shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on work top cooler doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen plantains thawing on prep table. Operator placed in refrigerator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour not labeled. Operator placed label.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over green beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed written procedures to operator. Printed and filled out during inspection. For prepared Cuban sandwiches held at room temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with blue liquid and clear liquid on shelf at dish area not labeled. Manager placed labels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bulk flour. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf over steam table. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet cloths on cutting board at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled. Operator placed label.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in cabinet in dining room near kitchen entry.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf over steam table. Keys on shelf over prep table neat 3 compartment sink. Operator removed items.
Food stored on floor. Box of candy on floor in bar area. Employee move box to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers in prep area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Simple use plates on top shelf at cookline not inverted. Operator inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Containers of onions in walk in cooler stored over ready to eat foods. Employee moved onions
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
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.