Lakeland, Polk County

W CARIBBEAN CUBAN RESTAURANT INC

2215 S COMBEE RD, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Apr 7, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24496048

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar area. operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24496050

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in walk-in cooler. operator remove bowl Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24496049

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk rice containers soiled with grease and debris. Operator asked employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23978583

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel above steam table, employee removed Corrected On-Site

03D-02-5

Detail 23978581

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked white rice prepared 8/21/25 cooled down and placed in walk in cooler covered, temped at 56 degrees on 8/22/25 Stop sale issued

08A-05-6

Detail 23978577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler

01B-02-5

Detail 23978584

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked white rice prepared 8/21/25 cooled down and placed in walk in cooler covered, temped at 56 degrees on 8/22/25 Stop sale issued

31B-03-4

Detail 23978576

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line. Employee refilled Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23978582

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three training certificates expired for employees

16-23-4

Detail 23978575

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23978579

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pre boiled rice boxes in storage / liquor room , brown sugar at front bar employee moved items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 23978578

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

14-20-4

Detail 23978585

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Employee replaced Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23978580

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sani bucket Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 23575440

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food in walk-in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23575439

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 23163275

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several cases of food stored on walk-in freezer floor.

35B-02-4

Detail 23163274

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly light sitting above food prep between two microwaves. Chef removed fly light. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23163273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head soiled with mold like debris.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08B-56-4

Detail 22550115

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Cut fruit container sitting in drink ice. Employee discarded ice and washed, rinsed, and sanitized ice bin in bar area. Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 22550117

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Cut fruit container stored in drink ice in bar area.

31B-02-4

Detail 22550116

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22550113

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in soda room

08B-38-4

Detail 22550114

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice cream containers on floor in walk-in freezer.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 22286651

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can be used scoop in bulk rice.

25-06-4

Detail 22286650

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups on floor.

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

41-17-4

Detail 21814430

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of alcohol behind bare. manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21814435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using metal bowl as scoop in the chicken and rice in walk-in cooler.

12B-02-4

Detail 21814433

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food plates on clean dish rack. Manager discarded food. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21814431

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk rice containers on cookline soiled with grease buildup.

25-05-4

Detail 21814434

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large to go boxes stored on floor in stockroom.

21-12-4

Detail 21814432

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cookline counter.

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21491990

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticides stored on stored above reachin freezer.

12B-07-4

Detail 21491989

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cookline and in prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21491991

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag and cases of food on walk-in freezer floor.

16-46-4

Detail 21491988

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1/3 pans on clean dish shelf above the 3-compartment sink.

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 21015273

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area.

22-20-5

Detail 21015274

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

08B-38-4

Detail 21015272

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-05-4

Detail 20466794

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 20466795

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.observed approximately 60 dead flying insects on tape hanging from ceiling next to side exit in kitchen. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20466796

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

08B-38-4

Detail 20466797

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box frozen chicken tender fritters on floor in freezer. Operator removed from the floor when prompted. Corrected On-Site