Nueva Cantina in Tampa
Last inspected:
903 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602Nueva Cantina in Tampa has been inspected 13 times since June 2021, recording 135 total violations at an average of 10.4 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the facility's inspection history, particularly employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), employee health policy violations (4 inspections), improper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), and chemical storage violations (4 inspections). Shell stock handling violations appeared in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 found 12 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, consumer advisory, and approved food source, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nueva Cantina in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Nueva Cantina in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 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 March 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Nueva Cantina in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nueva Cantina in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Nueva Cantina in Tampa had?
- Nueva Cantina in Tampa has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 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 March 2, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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