OLE TAMPA CUBAN SHOP
404 N ALEXANDER ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-652-8017
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork improperly cooling, at 77f cooling started at 6am, time taken 11am. Product was covered as well
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some safe staff card expired
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated dust on ceiling, tiles of vents and walls and back kitchen.
Aug 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door reach in cooler in back prep room: deli ham (58F - Cold Holding); cooked potato and beef balls (56F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (48F - Cold Holding); premade Cubans (49F - Cold Holding). Manager Megan moving and icing down product.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some safe staff card expired
Food stored on floor. Bin of corn meal stored on floor. Manager got off of floor
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo lids stored in mop sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated dust on ceiling, tiles of vents and walls and back kitchen.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked pork placed in cooler at 6am, time taken 11am 77f. Stop sale issued
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork improperly cooling, at 77f cooling started at 6am, time taken 11am. Product was covered as well
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink. Manager placed soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Plan was incomplete. Manager added all necessary info
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade Cubans on cook line time marked
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in prep area in recharge zone
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler Deviled crabs (48F - Cold Holding); cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to another reach in cooler and is calling for service
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Premade Cubans on cook line time marked
Food stored on floor. Observed large white Bin of Sugar on floor in prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white bin of sugar in prep area not labeled. Employee labeled
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in prep area in recharge zone
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Premade Cubans on cook line: 54f cold holding. Discussed Time As A Public Health Control, emailed paperwork and had manager time mark
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 employees working and no food manager on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. By back prep area hand sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in cooler.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 4 food workers on site.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator thermometer was 15f off.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in back prep area
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed excessive grease buildup in fryers
No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Back employee restroom door left open
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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