TAMPA STYLE CUBAN
1300 E BAY DRIVE · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Plantains heated and began cooling at 11:30 per staff, plantains (91F – Cooling at 2:30pm. Plantains were observed cooling in sealed plastic container on counter. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff and provided cooling handout **Warning**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Plantains heated and began cooling at 11:30 per staff, plantains (91F – Cooling at 2:30pm. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (67F – Cold Holding) in melted ice well, held less than 4 hours, staff stated they would add ice **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one expired certificate observed, staff unaware of any other certificates **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Basic 8
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over front counter and prep area **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored on side of prep cooler **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake slices in customer grab and go cooler with no labels. Other packaged items missing package date **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:41 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.