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
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sani bucket tested 200ppm+. Operator diluted solution. Testing at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank near soda fountain not secured at time of inspection.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded boxes and other trash in ground around dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared in strip mall location.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared in strip mall location.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork butt in prep sink without running water. Operator turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:33 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.