Cepas Tapas in Tampa
Last inspected:
5330 Ehrlich Road Ste 103, Tampa, FL 33624CEPAS TAPAS in Tampa has accumulated 161 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—one-third higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with handwashing violations cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 5 of 8, and proper cooking temperature violations in 6 of 8. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 documented 12 violations including high-priority findings on food condition and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cepas Tapas in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cepas Tapas in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Cepas Tapas in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cepas Tapas in Tampa last inspected?
- Cepas Tapas in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Cepas Tapas in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cepas Tapas in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Cepas Tapas in Tampa had?
- Cepas Tapas in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cepas Tapas in Tampa find?
- Cepas Tapas in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Cepas Tapas in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Cepas Tapas in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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