PAPA JOE'S CUBANS
9520 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near hot box by bathroom. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crease of bathroom door. Observed 4 live roaches underneath cabinets adjacent from mop sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 3 live roaches on wall next to refrigerator across from stairwell. Observed 2 lives roaches on stairwell. Observed 1 live roach underneath cabinet. Observed 3 lives roaches roaches underneath front counter Observed 1 live roach in bathroom Observed 1 live roach on wall in dining area **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the side of reach in cooler in back area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath stairwell in back storage area with coolers. Observed 2 rodent droppings in dining area by large mirror Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings upstairs with single service cups and drinking straws **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 1 rodent dropping on wall at the top of stairwell. Observed 16 rodent droppings upstairs in dry goods storage area. Observed 1 rodent dropping underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 3 rodent droppings in sandwich prep area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings next to self service drink machine. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath stairwell. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 2 dead roaches in wall next to fridge across from stairs. Observed 1 dead roaches in cabinet next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach behind soda machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. **Time Extended**
35A-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent underneath reach in cooler in back storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
33-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple sandwich press throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.