Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop

11911 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Seffner, FL 33584

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Seffner restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil stored on floor next to reach in cooler on trailer. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by fan. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters

23-03-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Repeat Violation**

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Operator has one employee who just started and has not gone through food safety training

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee got soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

11-27-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

May 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 1 container of oil on floor

08B-47-4

Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed screen missing at service window

35B-07-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 8 live roaches along wall and floor under hand sink **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green water hose used to convey potable water **Warning**

29-04-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 13 dead roaches along floor and wall near hand sink **Warning**

35A-03-4

12B-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor near fryers Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food and grease build up on water tanks and shelf under grill top **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking **Warning**

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop.

How does Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.

Has Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kim's Cuban Sandwich 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 Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kim's Cuban Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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