OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP
4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 31, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-559-9789
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 65F Cut tomatoes 63F In the top section of the reach in cooler at the Cuban sandwich station. Ice was put under the product.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021056481 | Oct 4, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2016000602 | Dec 17, 2015 | Jan 27, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cooks line
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on cardboard on chest freezer 1 dead on floor by soda boxes 1 dead on floor by three compartment sink Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized area
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cut marks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment and on floor under cooking equipment
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in filters
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk in cooler
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of easy off oven cleanser on the bottom shelf of the prep table next to dry seasoning, salt, pepper, etc. across the stove. The oven cleanser was removed
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 65F Cut tomatoes 63F In the top section of the reach in cooler at the Cuban sandwich station. Ice was put under the product.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making Cuban sandwiches.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of Aluminum pans stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons, forks, and knives in a container above the expo line. The person in charge had an employee t present the utensils with the handles first.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of Icy Hot on the prep table behind the Cuban presses. The medicine was removed.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection 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. White interior panel on the bottom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. The towel was removed and placed in the sanitizer bucket.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off from the valve in the dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook make line not working properly. Ambient temperature is 55.5f
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded product and started prepping new product for the unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hot and cold water at hand sink by three compartment sink turned off due to leak. Manager turned on water supply and has a work order in
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook make line not working properly. Ambient temperature is 55.5f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to premade cubans and deli paper. Manager moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food container in walk in cooler stored over fries. Manager removed
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.