Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa
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6428 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604Soul de Cuba Cafe in Tampa has logged 16 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in multiple inspections, employee health policy violations were cited at least twice, proper cooking temperature violations spanned four separate inspections, and food contact surface violations appeared across at least five inspections. A warning was issued following the February 19, 2025 inspection, which documented 4 high-priority violations including employee health policy, time as control, proper cooking temperatures, and parasite destruction requirements. An administrative complaint was recommended on June 12, 2023 after a food contact surface violation and allergen awareness citation. Fire safety violations were documented in 2023 and 2022 for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it included 9 violations across approved food source, consumer advisory, and basic categories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections36 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
- Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa had?
- Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa find?
- Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Soul De Cuba Cafe in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Courtney's Cafe and Custom Catering (2022-2023).
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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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