Box of Cubans
17512 Dona Michelle Dr Ste I, Tampa, FL 33647 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919364
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 28, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw shelled eggs over containers of bacon and sausage in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved items.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
3 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor next to mop sink. 2 dead roaches behind white plug on wall across from 3 compartment sink. 4 dead roaches on long plug outlet attached to wall across from 3 compartment sink. 2 dead roaches and 1 egg in timer box on wall across from 3 compartment sink. Manager eradicated and sanitized all area. We discussed pest control processes.
Fixed on the spot
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed phone on charger on prep table next to reach in freezer. Observed employee keys on prep table at kitchen entrance. Manager moved items.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.