Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
2901 Busch Blvd Ste 1020, Tampa, FL 33603Cracked 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 July 30, 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, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa had?
- Cracked Pepper Cafe in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 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 July 30, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 2 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- 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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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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