Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa
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2504 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa has been inspected 21 times since 2016 with 126 total violations, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the 21 inspections, and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited in 7 inspections, indicating persistent systemic issues with staff hygiene practices. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found 18 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health policy and food contact surfaces, but was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa last inspected?
- Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa are: Approved food source, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa had?
- Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa find?
- Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Pupuseria and Cafeteria Centroamericana 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 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 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.
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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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