Tamales Cubanos

2348 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Tamales Cubanos has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 25, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of reach in cooler is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Water damaged wall behind stove and hand wash sink
36-24-5
67
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up with sanitizer in last bay , corrected , operator set up sink with 300 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-42-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
82
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Toxic spray bottle not under three compartment sink not labeled .
41-21-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water pressure not strong at employee hand wash sink . **Repeat Violation**
27-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tamales Cubanos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tamales Cubanos on file is from Jun 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tamales Cubanos?

Across the inspection record, “chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamales Cubanos.

How does Tamales Cubanos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tamales Cubanos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tamales Cubanos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tamales Cubanos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tamales Cubanos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.