Papa's Cuban Place

5604 N Hesperides St, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2022

Score

High Risk

Papa's Cuban Place has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 15, 2022. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Note that Papa's Cuban Place's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 15, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 15, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator handled payment then placed on gloves to working with food with washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing procedures. **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Small container of cooked steak 98 F stored on cook line. Operator reheated and sold to customer at time of inspection. **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw steak stored over cooked beef in reach-in cooler. **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef and cooked shredded beef held more than 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored in handwash sink. Operator moved items to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to three compartment sink. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and rice stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water drains to ground from Air conditioning unit on the mobile food unit. **Warning**

28-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed 2 wheels removed on one side of the mobile food unit where the service window located, concrete blocks and wood stucco used to leveling and supporting the mobile food unit. Wheels and Jack not stored onsite with the mobile food unit. Observed a porch built in front of the mobile food unit, one corner of the porch is permanently connected to the mobile food unit. **Warning**

51-36-1

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa's Cuban Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa's Cuban Place on file is from Nov 15, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Papa's Cuban Place compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Papa's Cuban Place most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Papa's Cuban Place's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Papa's Cuban Place have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Papa's Cuban Place means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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