Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa

Last inspected:

2901 Busch Blvd Ste 1020, Tampa, FL 33603
Overview

Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 117 violations across 15 inspections since 2019, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility operated previously as Latin Deli in 2020 and faced a warning in July 2023 after nine violations were found. Fire inspections documented a stove with no hood suppression system during cooking operations. The most recent inspection in August 2025 recorded 17 violations, including four high-priority citations, marking the highest violation count in the facility's history.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
124Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 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. Stove in back area. Operator is cooking chicken and beef on stovetop at time of inspection.

Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa had?
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa find?
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Latin Deli (2020).

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