Ole Tampa Cuban Shop
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Ole Tampa Cuban Shop appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - 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
41-10-4
86
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making Cuban sandwiches.
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of Aluminum pans stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Can of Icy Hot on the prep table behind the Cuban presses. The medicine was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: ambient temp 46.9f. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
78
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - 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 **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
55
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line: sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo with cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded the product and will call for service **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance- cleaner not labeled next to spices. Manager labeled and removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
61
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On make line door
14-71-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ole Tampa Cuban Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop.
How does Ole Tampa Cuban Shop compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Ole Tampa Cuban Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Ole Tampa Cuban Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop 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 Ole Tampa Cuban Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ole Tampa Cuban Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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