SOUL DE CUBA CAFE
6428 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 202.236.6527
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects inside of kitchen, employees trying to discard.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice Machine in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under tall metal reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects inside of kitchen, employees trying to discard.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over French toast in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw salmon in plastic wrap in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink, employee removed. Observed bucket of ice sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind bar. Observed bucket sitting inside of Hand washing sink behind secondary bar.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer no test strips, provided operator with strips for testing.
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. Missing employee training for 1 employee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine outside of kitchen entrance with an accumulation of mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and cups on tier shelf near 3 compartment sink not stored inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelf with spices. Observed employee bag hanging on rack with single service to go items.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of yellow onions stored on floor inside of kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed accumulation of trash debris around dumpster. Shared dumpster
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula sitting inside of standing water, 80F in kitchen. Employee discarded water
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust that has pitted the surface on shelves inside of reach in cooler closest to 3 compartment sink in kitchen.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator preparing a sandwich with her bare hands. Discussed with operator proper ways to avoid bare hand contact with ready to eat foods.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over bag of limes in reach-in-cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta (58 F - Cold Holding); Crab sauce (51 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pulled pork (52 F - Cold Holding); Mariana Sauce (51 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (43 F - Cold Holding). Operator placing in small tin pans and in another working freezer and cooler.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/. Observed 4 employees working at time of inspection
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. And reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Observed employees jackets hanging on rack with food seasonings and clean dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Near rice cooker water at 82 F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.