El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa
Last inspected:
6821 W Hillsborough Ave Ste 7, Tampa, FL 33634El Critico in Tampa has accumulated 235 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.4 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name Fefa's Cafe from 2018 to 2019 and was shut down once for rodent activity. Fire inspections documented a marked kitchen exit blocked by a speed rack and street sign, a hazard that persisted across multiple follow-up inspections under the previous operator. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines, and recent inspections in March 2026 found 16 violations with 6 flagged as high priority.
Most recent closure: March 12, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.68
violations / inspection
5.68 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021016205 | $400.00 | Mar 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door of kitchen has speed rack and old street sign in front of it - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-27: Still blocked **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-07: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door of kitchen has speed rack and old street sign in front of it - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-27: Still blocked **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door of kitchen has speed rack and old street sign in front of it
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections36 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa last inspected?
- El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa last shut down?
- El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa was last shut down on March 12, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa had?
- El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa find?
- El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa been fined?
- El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Rapido Pizzeria Cubana in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Fefa's Cafe (2018-2019).
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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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