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SOUL DE CUBA CAFE

Health inspection records show SOUL DE CUBA CAFE in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871722

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath grill and fryers.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath grill and fryers.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over grill and fryers missing proper shield.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water at the time of inspection due to valve being shut off. Employee turned on water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf with open bag of tostones in reach in cooler.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib on the exterior of the food truck with no vacuum breaker
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed steak inside of reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the top of reach in cooler and interior door where gasket sits.
  • 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 1 employee training Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788515

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10783247

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869934

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714844

  • 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

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8574383

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed