EL RAPIDO PIZZERIA CUBANA
6821 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 7, Tampa FL 33634 · 4074099512
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1, 2026. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021016205 | Mar 12, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and back kitchen area soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Mar 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed Employee washed hands for less than 15 seconds at hand washing sink.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer inside establishment not for food contact surfaces. Employee provided chlorine sanitizer for food-contact surfaces at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 1, 2026. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over grated Parmesan cheese and raw meatballs in walk-in cooler. Employee relocated raw chicken into an approved location at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee reheating cheese bread in back kitchen without first washing hands or changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese bread 99F at 9:36 AM placed inside front counter display case at 8 AM reheat it to 179°F at 10:17 AM. Cheese bread roll 100F at 9:36 AM placed inside front counter display case at 8 AM reheat it to 181°F at 10:17 AM.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands only a designated hand washing sinks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink use for storing mixing bowl and cups, located next to three compartment sink. Employee removed all items inside sink at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No CFM for Oscar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificate for Jose and Francisco.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter hand washing sink and at hand washing sink in walking cooler, walk-in freezer area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and back kitchen area soiled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk-in cooler not identified or segregated. Employee started food at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Sheet cake inside walk-in freezer not covered. Multiple sheet pans of uncooked pastries, not covered and walk-in cooler.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Provided by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Water leaking from faucet in three compartment 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.