Ole Tampa Cuban Shop

713 S Church Ave, Mulberry, FL 33860
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Ole Tampa Cuban Shop has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “floor tiles missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mulberry sits at 85, putting Ole Tampa Cuban Shop on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf with portion cups. Operator moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing.
36-17-5
95
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine strips, quaternary in use.
16-32-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed in unisex bathroom on hand sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline and front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in unisex bathroom.
42-01-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ole Tampa Cuban Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop.

How does Ole Tampa Cuban Shop compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Ole Tampa Cuban Shop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Ole Tampa Cuban Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ole Tampa Cuban Shop 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 Ole Tampa Cuban Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ole Tampa Cuban Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.