Liset Cuban Kitchen USA
7730 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3954534
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic-35
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Chest rub on shelf next to rice warmer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Window cleaner on prep table next to sandwich press.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment open and operating to the public.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Pans in Handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic5
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Raw pork thawing in bucket in 3 compartment sink without cold running water.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bulk oil on floor.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave in kitchen.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Reach in cooler handles.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall behind fryer.
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.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.