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SOUL DE CUBA CAFE

Health inspection records show SOUL DE CUBA CAFE in TAMPA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6428 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889141

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine outside of kitchen entrance with an accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and cups on tier shelf near 3 compartment sink not stored inverted.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf with spices. Observed employee bag hanging on rack with single service to go items. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yellow onions stored on floor inside of kitchen.
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of trash debris around dumpster. Shared dumpster
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula sitting inside of standing water, 80F in kitchen. Employee discarded water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust that has pitted the surface on shelves inside of reach in cooler closest to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects inside of kitchen, employees trying to discard.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over French toast in reach in freezer in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in plastic wrap in reach in freezer in kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, employee removed. Observed bucket of ice sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind bar. Observed bucket sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind secondary bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer no test strips, provided operator with strips for testing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing employee training for 1 employee. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783249

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870220

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. And reach-in-cooler on cooksline Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Observed employees jackets hanging on rack with food seasonings and clean dishes. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near rice cooker water at 82 F. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator preparing a sandwich with her bare hands. Discussed with operator proper ways to avoid bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over bag of limes in reach-in-cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta (58 F - Cold Holding); Crab sauce (51 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pulled pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Mariana Sauce (51 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (43 F - Cold Holding). Operator placing in small tin pans and in another working freezer and cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 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/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8788711

  • 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8593555

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed