BOX OF CUBANS
dba BOX OF CUBANS LLC
About this restaurant
Box of Cubans is a seating restaurant with 48 seats located on Dona Michelle Drive in Tampa. The establishment operates as a Cuban restaurant and is described as a family-run business offering Cuban cuisine. Operating hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm. The restaurant can be reached at 813-632-9021.
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F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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17512 DONA MICHELLE DR STE I
TAMPA, FL 33647 - Phone
- 813-369-8169
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Highlands (code 28)
- Seating
- 48 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA3919364
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V23
×2
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13524101
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 23, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13523765
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 18, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
×2
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
×2
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
×2
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
×3
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V51
×2
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10870510
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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