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OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP

OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in PLANT CITY. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

404 North Alexander Street
Florida, 33563
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13526724

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int

  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked pork placed in cooler at 6am, time taken 11am 77f. Stop sale issued
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork improperly cooling, at 77f cooling started at 6am, time taken 11am. Product was covered as well
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink. Manager placed soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan was incomplete. Manager added all necessary info Corrected On-Site

9/23/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13526546

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade Cubans on cook line time marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in prep area in recharge zone - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**

9/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10903065

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large white Bin of Sugar on floor in prep area Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin of sugar in prep area not labeled. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Deviled crabs (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to another reach in cooler and is calling for service **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade Cubans on cook line time marked Warning
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in prep area in recharge zone

3/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10735818

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Premade Cubans on cook line: 54f cold holding. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control, emailed paperwork and had manager time mark **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 employees working and no food manager on site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By back prep area hand sink

12/5/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8742915

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in back prep area
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 food workers on site.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator thermometer was 15f off.

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8450233

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Back employee restroom door left open
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed excessive grease buildup in fryers
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge
  • 53B-14-5: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.

7/20/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8360236

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.