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 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in tall reach in cooler next to windows is stored directly in plastic thank you bags. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Virginio Paloma Expired on 1/16/2026 through Prometric. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener next to rice cookers across from 3 compartment sink is accumulated with food debris. **Warning**
53A-11-4Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. **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. Francisca Perez and Ignacio Yaxuney hired over 10 years ago, no training certificates available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Employees filled out agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on bottom shelf of prep table under rice cookers a cross from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
Basic 7
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Single stall men's and women's restrooms do not close all the way. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda rack near reach in cooler near restrooms. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling throughout entire establishment including ware washing area and behind counter where food is prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack of cutting board on right side of reach in cooler in the prep area by the front windows. **Repeat Violation** **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. Slices of pie in grab and go reach in cooler across from front counter not labeled, date marked or marked with address or name of establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in bucket next to reach in coolers next to restrooms. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood framing around 3 compartment sink not sealed and chipping away from wall. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:34 PM.
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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.