CUBAN EATS
601 N MORGAN ST, Tampa FL 33602
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on back door of the kitchen exit.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022035627 | May 10, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on back door of the kitchen exit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back kitchen handwashing sink not turned on. Manager turned on hand washing sink.
Jul 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs. Then only changed gloves discussed with manager and employee the importance of hand washing.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on back door of the kitchen exit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line ambient air temp 70F American cheese 64F cut turkey 64F spinach 72F ham 64F reach in cooler employee moved to freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler front line: milk 44F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back kitchen handwashing sink not turned on. Manager turned on hand washing sink.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Discussed with manager
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open and operating
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ham reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green bucket inside front hand washing sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for 1 employee. Missing for 2 employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cut boards on front line
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Jul 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked raw shelled eggs than grabbed clean equipment no hand washing
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in front service area. 1 live fly in the kitchen not landing on food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cooks line across flattop grill Cold holding: American cheese 52 f shredded cheese 52 f chorizo 58 f cook turkey 61 f ambient air temperature 52 f discussed with manager to move the items.
Waste water on ground of establishment.Three compartment sink is leaking water onto ground in ware washing area. Manager is actively using tools to close the pipe and dried up the water. Operator went to store to buy parts at time of inspection. Maintenance will be onsite in one hour. Hand washing sink in front service line is in disrepair and waste water leaks onto group observed standing water underneath the cabinets were handwashing sink is installed not draining were employees can walk over.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray sitting above hand washing sink that is in disrepair. On service line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front line
No soap provided at handwash sink.front line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink on service line where salads are made. Hand washing sink pipe underneath not connected. Maintenance Is coming out to repair in one hour approximately.
Water leaking from pipe.Three compartment sink is leaking water onto floor. Observed metal pan under pipe line catching the water. Service line hand washing sink installed into the cabinets the pipe is not connected observed waste water underneath the cabinet not were employees can walk over.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and did not wash hands. Employee began putting new gloves on. No hand washing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cuban sandwiches on counter 69 f discussed time as public health with operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By three compartment sink ware washing area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumping milk into hand washing sink at front line
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand washing sinks. Employee restocked soap
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef cook rice cook beans reach in cooler across from employee storage shelf. Employee placed dates.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in microwave.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Dry bins
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. On dry rack some dirty still.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Rusted drawer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls and floors under and behind equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and ovens in kitcchen
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during my inspection and was able to show me it was renewed, as well as when I pulled details it now shows up as 2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator is in process of installing new dedicated hand wash sink, supply available but has to be brought over from new sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry bins not labeled
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pork and chicken raw over open can of tomato paste, operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler handle soiled with food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink operator states he is installing a second sink.operator replaced
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. One employee
No soap provided at handwash sink.kitchen sink Kitchen sink operator states he is installing a second sink. Operator replaced
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen sink Kitchen sink operator states he is installing a second sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.