GIO'S CUBAN CAFE
411 S MACDILL AVE, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.871.5252
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler door at time of inspection. Operator refilled during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on lower handles of main steam table on service line at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection to have washed.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.observed prepared time temperature control for safety foods stored in walk in not labeled at time of inspection. Operator labeled during inspectionnn
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of bleach in dish pit area. Operator labeled during inspection.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Operator replaced sanitizer and primed dish machine. End sanitizer level 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen on lift top reach in cooler in cook line is stained at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored over prep table at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on shelf over prep table does not have lid at time of inspection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop during inspection.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to chicken prep at time of inspection. Operator had employee move drink to lower shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk rice bin. Operator removed scoop to be washed at time of inspection.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks in triple door reach in cooler in kitchen near the dish machine during inspection
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed hotel pans of sliced ham and cheese in walking not date marked at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk seasoning bucket by back door at time of inspection
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks stored in storage area not all secured at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on clean plate table next to door to front counter in kitchen at time of inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed silver togo bag of employee food stored on shelf in walk in next to food for customers. Employee moved food during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in sugar at time of inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - Hand wash sink on front line lacks hand wash signage - Hand wash sink in kitchen next to walk in cooler door lacks hand wash signage
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam food containers stored on floor in dry storage at time of inspection
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained on front line and kitchen - can opener soiled with food debris
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked product not labeled in walk in.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line grooved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar. Operator moved scoop during inspection
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink on cooks line in reach in cooler.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light in walk in freezer not working at time of inspection
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medical supplies stored over food prep surface during inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator come in from outside not wash hands and start handling food. Spoke with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef on cooks line at 47F - at 9:31am, operator placed beef in freezer to rapid cool. Temp at 30F at 10:29am.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed white bowl in salt container during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen during inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board on front line by sandwich station.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer empty at time of inspection. Operator replaced sanitizer during inspection, ran dish machine and tested 50ppm. No ware washing at dishmachine at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board in kitchen during beginning of inspection. Employee moved phone
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed daylight from underneath back door in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil on floor around fryers. -walk in floor soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked rice, cooked pork and various cooked food in walk in not covered during inspection.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in freezer light not working at time of inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed mold like substance on walk in cooler fan covers and ceiling around fans.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed during inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaks on front line
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.