SOUL DE CUBA CAFE
6428 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
27-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water at the time of inspection due to valve being shut off. Employee turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf with open bag of tostones in reach in cooler.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib on the exterior of the food truck with no vacuum breaker
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed steak inside of reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the top of reach in cooler and interior door where gasket sits.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee training **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath grill and fryers.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath grill and fryers.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over grill and fryers missing proper shield.
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy **Corrective Action Taken**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.