Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa
Last inspected:
411 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL 33609Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa has accumulated 216 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, employee health policies, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspections from 2025 onward show fewer violations, with the most recent visit in March 2026 documenting only 3 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8
violations / inspection
8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa had?
- Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa find?
- Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gio's Cuban Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Gio's Cuban Cafe 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 V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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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