La Cubanita Sandwich

101 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Cubanita Sandwich 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Melbourne restaurant scores 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pork **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice lid
14-38-4
90
Feb 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Handel broken used for scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop pork
14-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions and limes over ready to eat cooked beef and beans 2 door reach in cooler
08B-17-4
90
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Cubanita Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Cubanita Sandwich on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Cubanita Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Cubanita Sandwich.

How does La Cubanita Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

La Cubanita Sandwich most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has La Cubanita Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cubanita Sandwich have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Cubanita 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 La Cubanita Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Cubanita Sandwich is inspected around three times per year on average.