Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Seffner average 84, so Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked egg (86F - Hot Holding). Manager placed in reach in cooler for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over container of bean soup. Manager fixed storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on microwave. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of fiber on chicken base container on cook line. Bottle of pepto Bismol in reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Manager moved and sent education materials to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing date and address on tres leches and banana pudding **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
64
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kim Flores 1-13-2020, expired certificate present and no other manager on site **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Kim Flores **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and tres leches in grab n go cooler lacking information **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
86
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw Philly steak stored over premade Cuban sets in reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kim Flores 1-13-2020, expired certificate present and no other manager on site **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding and tres leches in grab n go cooler lacking information **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed coffee water line draining into bucket by front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-07-5
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area
36-37-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana Pudding and Tres Leches in grab n go cooler
02D-03-4
Basic - Observed 3 Lights not functioning by register
36-62-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water line from coffee machine draining into bucket
29-07-5
Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive vapors in kitchen.
36-65-5
64
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed employee leave through back door and re-entered establishment and put on gloves without washing hands
12A-16-4
Intermediate - 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. Manager had one employee just start and has not done food safety training. Emailed form to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager put paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2023
50-09-4
55
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Operator Kimberly Flores stated that a pan of 10 lbs of pork was made at home and is located on prep table
01A-03-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above sausage in reachin cooler Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut tomatoes and milk not date marked in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected-observed employee date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Corrected-observed a container of pickles stored on floor in kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink next to coffee station
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in side cooler Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Operator Kimberly Flores stated that a pan of 10 lbs of pork was made at home and is located on prep table
08B-20-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop.
How does Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop 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 Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kims Cuban Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants