La Septima Cafe
702 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916887
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle,of sanitizer on table next to and over silverware. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Operator is preparing Cuban sandwiches and holding at room temperature until needed. Sent operator written procedures.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle of sanitizer. Operator placed label.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Drink ice bin next to hand sink at bar, no splash guard.
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
5 employees working with food with no hair restraints.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.