RICKY'S CUBAN CAFE
5249 EHRLICH RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed with manager . Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation ( touched squeeze bottle of oil) , handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Reviewed with person in charge . Employee removed gloves , washed hands and put new gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water at 81 F .
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked ground beef 49F in glass door cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Precooked sausage patties 52F , sliced ham 52F , diced ham 49F in cold holding equipment with melted ice on the prep table under 2 hours . Person in charge moved food to reach in cooler on ice recheck precooked sausage patties 48 F , ham 49 F – cooked ground beef 49F in glass door cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day -see stop sale -American cheese 47 F , Swiss cheese 52F in the front line area in cooler under 2 hours Manager relocated to the freezer for quick chill down
Intermediate 7
05-08-4Intermediate – -No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled ice chute at beverage station in the customer area . Manager cleaned the ice chute **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front of kitchen hand wash sink . Trashcan in front of hand wash sink in the front counter area Manager relocated trashcan and buckets . Reviewed with the manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in the front counter hand wash sink . Reviewed with person in charge hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the front hand wash sink . Person in charge placed paper towels in the dispenser . Reviewed hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled in the bathrooms
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at establishment to include , employee handwash sinks , triple sink, and mop sink . Per manager hot water heater not working and parts are on order
Basic 5
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items ( purse) stored next to can food in the storage room
08B-47-4Basic – Food ( bottles of water) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at storage area near dining area
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in the food prep table .
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go cups stored in the floor near dining area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:19 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.