SOUL DE CUBA CAFE
6428 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33604
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: **Admin Complaint**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the MFDV water at 3 compartment sink 79 F water at hand sink 78 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Per OSG extended 7 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-06: In the MFDV water at 3 compartment sink 79 F water at hand sink 78 F **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - 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**
- 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the MFDV water at 3 compartment sink 79 F water at hand sink 78 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Per OSG extended 7 days. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 50-04-4: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**
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water was turned off in MFDV. The potable water tank has very little water visible. When the faucets at the three-compartment sink and the hand sink are turned on they have a low flow of water. **Admin Complaint**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **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**
- 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**
- 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the MFDV water at 3 compartment sink 79 F water at hand sink 78 F. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
- 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.
- 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. Cooked chicken wings
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).