Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa
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105 Us Hwy 301 Unit 126, Tampa, FL 33619Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa has accumulated 82 violations across 8 inspections between February 2023 and November 2025, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, hand washing violations, shell stock handling violations, and food contact surface violations appear in every inspection on record. A Warning was issued on May 1, 2024, and again on November 2, 2023. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority citations for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and improper chemical storage, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Punta Cana Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Punta Cana Restaurant 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 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.
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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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