Nueva Cantina in Tampa
Last inspected:
10033 E Adamo Dr, Tampa, FL 33619Nueva Cantina in Tampa has been inspected 23 times since January 2022, accumulating 241 violations — averaging 10.5 per inspection, double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited in 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations were documented in 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations appeared in nearly every inspection from 2023 onward. Chemical storage violations (both proper storage and toxic substance control) were cited multiple times. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, though 9 violations were identified, including violations for proper cooking temperatures and consumer advisory, mirroring patterns from prior inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Nueva Cantina in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Nueva Cantina in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nueva Cantina in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nueva Cantina in Tampa last inspected?
- Nueva Cantina in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Nueva Cantina in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nueva Cantina in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Nueva Cantina in Tampa had?
- Nueva Cantina in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nueva Cantina in Tampa find?
- Nueva Cantina in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Nueva Cantina in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Nueva Cantina 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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.
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