TAMPA STYLE CUBAN

Name: TAMPA STYLE CUBAN
Address: 1300 E BAY DRIVE, LARGO, FL, 33771, US
Rating: 61.8

1300 E BAY DRIVE, LARGO, FL 33771

License #6213005

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61.8 Grade F / 100

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TAMPA STYLE CUBAN in LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 4 critical, 13 major, 30 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Single stall mens and womens restrooms do not close all the way.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda rack near reach in cooler near restrooms.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling throughout entire establishment including ware washing area and behind counter where food is prepared.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack of cutting board on right side of reach in cooler in the prep area by the front windows.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood framing around 3 compartment sink not sealed and chipping away from wall.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Virginio Paloma Expired on 1/16/2026 through Prometric.
[53B-01-5] 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. Francisca Perez and Ignacio Yaxuney hired over 10 years ago, no training certificates available.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on bottom shelf of prep table under rice cookers a cross from 3 compartment sink.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 Propane tank stored next to broken ice machine across from reach in coolers near restroom.

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack of cutting board on right side of reach in cooler in the prep area by the front windows.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on bottom shelf of prep table under rice cookers a cross from 3 compartment sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Single stall mens and womens restrooms do not close all the way.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in bucket next to reach in coolers next to restrooms.
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 Propane tank stored next to broken ice machine across from reach in coolers near restroom.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda rack near reach in cooler near restrooms.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood framing around 3 compartment sink not sealed and chipping away from wall.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling throughout entire establishment including ware washing area and behind counter where food is prepared.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Slices of pie in grab and go reach in cooler across from front counter not labeled, date marked or marked with address or name of establishment.
[11-26-1] 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. Employees filled out agreement.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Virginio Paloma Expired on 1/16/2026 through Prometric.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[01B-36-5] Plantains at 53F. Removed from cooler at 9:00am. Operator instructed to place plantains in freezer.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses — in standing water below 135°F, on equipment door handles, or in unsanitary positions.
Establishment lacks documented procedures for employee health reporting, response to vomiting/diarrhea events, or person-in-charge knowledge of foodborne illness.
Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Bathrooms not properly enclosed with self-closing doors, missing covered receptacles in women's restrooms, doors left open or self-closers broken.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Lights in food prep, storage, or warewashing areas missing protective shields, or insufficient foot-candles of lighting in required areas.
Boiler inspection certificates missing or outdated; propane tanks larger than 2.7 lb stored improperly. State Fire Marshal-related findings recorded by DBPR.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
[53B-01-5] One certificate SafeStaff expired on 6/1/2023 for Laura M Rosales Gonzalez. 2 other employees without any proof of training. One hired in February 2025 without training Francisca Perez and Ignacio Yaxuney hired over 10 years ago.
[03D-01-5] Plantains at 53F. Removed from cooler at 9:00am. Operator instructed to place plantains in freezer.

Warning Issued
[11-26-1] 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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over front counter and prep area
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine
[53B-01-5] 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. Only one expired certificate observed, staff unaware of any other certificates
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake slices in customer grab and go cooler with no labels. Other packaged items missing package date
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food with no hair restraint
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored on side of prep cooler
[48-04-4] Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Next to ice machine
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (67F - Cold Holding) in melted ice well, held less than 4 hours, staff stated they would add ice
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Plantains heated and began cooling at 11:30 per staff, plantains (91F - Cooling at 2:30pm.

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