Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
9641 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 424 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 per visit. The facility was shut down twice, for roach activity and sewage backup. It operated previously as Caribbean Cafe, which had a fire safety citation in 2017 for cooking equipment without hood suppression. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Top recurring violations include consumer advisories, food contact surface issues, and improper chemical storage.
Most recent closure: March 28, 2024 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.8
violations / inspection
8.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021679 | $600.00 | Mar 28, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017031661 | $400.00 | Jun 15, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections58 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 19 inspections106 violations · 68 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa last shut down?
- Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa was last shut down on March 28, 2024 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa had?
- Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa find?
- Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 29, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa been fined?
- Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chuchy's Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Caribbean CafÉ (2017).
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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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