SOUL DE CUBA CAFE

Name: SOUL DE CUBA CAFE
Address: 6428 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33604, US
Rating: 94

6428 N FLORIDA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33604

License #3953090

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94 Grade B / 100

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SOUL DE CUBA CAFE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 10, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 5 minor.

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[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels
[02C-03-5] 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 steak inside of reach in cooler not date marked.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf with open bag of tostones in reach in cooler.
[11-27-4] 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 copy
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on the top of reach in cooler and interior door where gasket sits.
[27-12-4] Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water at the time of inspection due to valve being shut off. Employee turned on water
[53B-13-5] 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 1 employee training
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath grill and fryers.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib on the exterior of the food truck with no vacuum breaker
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights over grill and fryers missing proper shield.
[50-04-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

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