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PAPA JOE'S CUBANS

With 7 documented inspections, PAPA JOE'S CUBANS in TAMPA has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13524989

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 2 dead roaches in wall next to fridge across from stairs. Observed 1 dead roaches in cabinet next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach behind soda machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: 1 dead roach behind soda machine. Operator eliminated and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13523729

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 2 dead roaches in wall next to fridge across from stairs. Observed 1 dead roaches in cabinet next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach behind soda machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent underneath reach in cooler in back storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple sandwich press throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near hot box by bathroom. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crease of bathroom door. Observed 4 live roaches underneath cabinets adjacent from mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 3 live roaches on wall next to refrigerator across from stairwell. Observed 2 lives roaches on stairwell. Observed 1 live roach underneath cabinet. Observed 3 lives roaches roaches underneath front counter Observed 1 live roach in bathroom Observed 1 live roach on wall in dining area **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the side of reach in cooler in back area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath stairwell in back storage area with coolers. Observed 2 rodent droppings in dining area by large mirror Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings upstairs with single service cups and drinking straws Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 1 rodent dropping on wall at the top of stairwell. Observed 16 rodent droppings upstairs in dry goods storage area. Observed 1 rodent dropping underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 3 rodent droppings in sandwich prep area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings next to self service drink machine. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath stairwell. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870289

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine near 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning
  • 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent underneath reach in cooler in back storage area Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink sitting on top of bottled water underneath front counter. Observed employee drink sitting on top of drain board of 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning
  • 08B-43-4:Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer hard cut salami, smoked ham. Admin Complaint
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near back door soiled with grease. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple sandwich press throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of drinking straws on floor in upstairs in dry storage area. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks on reach in cooler not stored inverted. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table near sandwich press. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over Swiss cheese in refrigerator to the right of 3 door freezer. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near hot box by bathroom. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crease of bathroom door. Observed 4 live roaches underneath cabinets adjacent from mop sink Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 egg sac casing underneath soda machine Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the side of reach in cooler in back area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath stairwell in back storage area with coolers. Observed 2 rodent droppings in dining area by large mirror Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings upstairs with single service cups and drinking straws Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding), employee moved to freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed roast pork in reach in cooler next to 3 door freezer dated 09-09, per employee was moved from freezer to thawed yesterday 09-17 Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple liquid in spray bottle underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed clear liquid in spray bottle underneath 3 compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10729783

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in large ice machine
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over 3 compartment sink and prep area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Large slicer and microwave
  • 11-26-1: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.

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720418

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooksline Repeat Violation
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed wrapped brownies on front kitchen bar for customer self serve not labeled
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over box of cheese in reach-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645263

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342355

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black pepper container Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on top shelf over 3 compartment sink
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage room with reach-in-freezers
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area
  • 11-27-4: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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area