El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa
Last inspected:
4304 S Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 1, Tampa, FL 33611El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa has been inspected 22 times since October 2022, accumulating 95 violations over the inspection period—an average of 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a recurring concern: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 5 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections, and chemical storage issues in at least 3 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed and received one disciplinary action with $280 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy (twice), food contact surfaces (twice), approved food source, and toxic substance control. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $280.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018061594 | $280.00 | Oct 25, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa last inspected?
- El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa had?
- El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa find?
- El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Has El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $280.00 in fines.
- How much has El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa been fined?
- El Cafetal Bakery and Restaurant Corp in Tampa has been fined a total of $280.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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