Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa
Last inspected:
9520 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa has accumulated 215 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. In September 2025, inspectors documented a sharp escalation: 24 violations including 5 high-priority items on September 18, followed by a non-compliance callback on September 19 with 11 additional violations before achieving compliance on September 24. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and consumer advisory issues.
Most recent closure: September 18, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025071924 | $400.00 | Sep 18, 2025 | Jacksonville |
Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections44 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between September 18, 2025 and September 24, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa last inspected?
- Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa last shut down?
- Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa was last shut down on September 18, 2025 for roach & 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 Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa had?
- Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa find?
- Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa been fined?
- Papa Joe's Cubans in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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