YBOR CIGARS PLUS
1725 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813.516.0531
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
MAY 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 in establishment are not food-contact surfaces. Employee obtained proper food-contact surface chlorine from a nearby establishment at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three air freshener sprays and a box of insect fogger are stored on top of reach in cooler with milk and heavy whipping cream. Employee remove chemical sprays at time of inspection to an approved location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for milk and almond milk inside reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting board next to three compartment sink. Rust stains inside ice machine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Employee provided soap at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Two cases of bottled water are stored on floor in kitchen area. Employee relocated all water from floor at time of inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at bar area.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air Wick room spray on toaster overnight in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
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. Per Dania Arizon she has been working at establishment for over 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in container of spoons.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on bulk beef in kitchen.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at cigar area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near ice machine in kitchen.
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 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 near ice machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at cigar area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.