Americas Best Cuban Sandwich

4907 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Americas Best Cuban Sandwich, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Americas Best Cuban Sandwich's latest score of 90 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed in women's bathroom, operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed near 3-compartment sink.

51-11-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit, and glass door unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

23-24-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in cabinets at front counter, food debris on side of equipment, under microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in sink, operator removed pan from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter, center and rear kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven near hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on and under counters between equipment and in cabinets. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit at front counter. and in glass door unit. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on floor in hallway.

25-05-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food and debris on walls in center and rear kitchen areas. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Jan 24, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 5, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Americas Best Cuban Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Americas Best Cuban Sandwich on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Americas Best Cuban Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Americas Best Cuban Sandwich most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Americas Best Cuban Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Americas Best Cuban Sandwich have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Americas Best Cuban Sandwich means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Americas Best Cuban Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Americas Best Cuban Sandwich is inspected around two times per year on average.

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