A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck

5604 N Hesperides St, Tampa, FL 33614
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over ready to eat items in reach in cooler, operator moved them down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker where the truck is getting fresh water from the building and a splitter is installed
29-34-4
74
Dec 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator to always wash hands with warm water and soap before wearing gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle stored on shelf inside Reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. Operator relocated bottled water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
70
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at external faucet outside of food truck with hose attachment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine, anti acids, and vitamins stored on shelf over food blender. Employee removed all medicines during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies inside food truck. Landing on floor, blender lids, sugar container lids, table top, Garbage can, and three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over milk in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork 90F at 11:05am left out overnight on kitchen prep table. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork 90F at 11:05am left out overnight on kitchen prep table. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at external faucet outside of food truck with hose attachment. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on Reach in cooler with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and powered milk not labeled in containers. Employee added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
30
Jan 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw fish, and raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat shredded cheese in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ new ownership owner has a file number 61998 Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food truck is held down by roof covering and the bottom of the truck has a covering that is screwed from the truck to the ground. Food truck is missing two tires observed the tires sitting in front of the truck. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
51-06-4
74
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink has a whole cabbage and knife inside.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep counter.
40-06-5
Basic - 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.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck.

How does A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Lo Cubanisimo Food Truck is inspected around two times per year on average.