La Delicia Cubana

509 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at La Delicia Cubana, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; La Delicia Cubana is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed water off at the time of inspection, operator turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-12-4

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 3 egg sac casings underneath 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-23-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink **Warning**

35A-03-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods. Operator moved them **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - 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. Operator went and got food grade bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-48-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout truck heavily soiled

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Delicia Cubana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Delicia Cubana on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Delicia Cubana compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Delicia Cubana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Delicia Cubana's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Delicia Cubana have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Delicia Cubana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Delicia Cubana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Delicia Cubana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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