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NUEVA CANTINA

10033 E ADAMO DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3761481
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13860427
DBPR license3912740

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes in wait station, then picked up water pitcher to refilling customers drinking water without washing hands first. Discussed with operator about proper handwash techniques, operator coached employee at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold Holding: cooked chicken 48 F, cooked pepper 48 F, cheese loaf 47 F, raw beef 48 F. Employee moving food items to reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers, operator contacted refrigeration repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box Hot Holding: diced steak 121 F, black bean 123 F, white rice 129 F. Ambient temperature: 125F. Operator turned thermostat to highest heat to reheat food items. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water with accumulation of food debris, temped 112 F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar top. Operator moved straws behind bar counter at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
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.