El Jefe Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
4941 E Busch Blvd #140, Tampa, FL 33617El Jefe Cafe in Tampa has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 11 inspections, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited in 5 of the past 11 inspections, including management awareness failures (September 2024, February 2025), employee health reporting issues (February 2025), improper chemical storage (September 2024), and hand washing violations (September 2024, October 2023). A warning was issued on February 11, 2025 after 8 violations were found, including two high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting. A subsequent callback inspection on February 12, 2025 resulted in compliance. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Jefe Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
El Jefe Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Jefe Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Jefe Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- El Jefe Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at El Jefe Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Jefe Cafe in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Jefe Cafe in Tampa had?
- El Jefe Cafe in Tampa has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Jefe Cafe in Tampa find?
- El Jefe Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Jefe Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, El Jefe Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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