NORMA'S PLANT CITY CUBAN SANDWICH SHOP
120 N COLLINS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-704-6015
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024011715 | Dec 9, 2023 | Mar 25, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Ice chute
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Current Manager Winifred unable to provide proof of certificate
Accumulation of debris inside and exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk sugar bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets upright reach in cooler soiled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open and is not self closing
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 at 0ppm. Attempted to prime machine and no chemical was running through the line.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed customer go behind front counter and grabbed cup
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open and is not self closing
Light not functioning. Several out on cook line and pathway into kitchen
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented can present. See stop sale. 1 can Garbanzo beans 2 cans Tomatillos and 1 can of black beans severely dented
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed case of whole peppers stored over bag of cut lettuce. Manager moved to proper cooler
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Adam 2-20-2019, expired 2-20-2024 Xavier Michel, Tyler Bullington. No certificates yet
Observed 3 Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler by mop sink
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Michel, Tyler Bullington
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Michel, Tyler Bullington
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 at 0ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced salami, milk, cheese and turkey
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Xavier Michel, Tyler Bullington
No chlorine or quatenary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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.