Tampa Style Cuban
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
33
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tampa Style Cuban stretching back to 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Largo facility scores 75, putting Tampa Style Cuban on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in tall reach in cooler next to windows is stored directly in plastic thank you bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on bottom shelf of prep table under rice cookers a cross from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener next to rice cookers across from 3 compartment sink is accumulated with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. **Warning**
53A-11-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood framing around 3 compartment sink not sealed and chipping away from wall. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Single stall men's and women's restrooms do not close all the way. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda rack near reach in cooler near restrooms. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
42-01-4
33
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Plantains heated and began cooling at 11:30 per staff, plantains (91F - Cooling at 2:30pm. Plantains were observed cooling in sealed plastic container on counter. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff and provided cooling handout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Plantains at 53F. Removed from cooler at 9:00am. Operator instructed to place plantains in freezer. **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Plantains at 53F. Removed from cooler at 9:00am. Operator instructed to place plantains in freezer. **Time Extended**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over front counter and prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored on side of prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
39
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Plantains heated and began cooling at 11:30 per staff, plantains (91F - Cooling at 2:30pm. Plantains were observed cooling in sealed plastic container on counter. Discussed proper cooling methods with staff and provided cooling handout **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Popcorn ceiling over front counter and prep area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food with no hair restraint **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored on side of prep cooler **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - 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 **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-18-6
32
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Moro rice date marked 1-10. Employee discarded. Largo glass reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of begets used for Cuban sandwiches on floor employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Large three door glass reach in cooler no ambient temperature. Employee found one in other not in use cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of deli cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup prepared onsite in glass reach in cooler date marked 7-23. Employee disgarded
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cubes sandwiches took out of cold holding at 3:15pm.
03F-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ground beef in reach in fridge near bathrooms. Date marked 2-15 owner discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Clean in place equipment chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. Operator refilled chlorine sanitizer re checked reading 50ppm
22-52-4
Intermediate - 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. Printed employee health agreement **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired on 06/01/2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in warewashing area has a rust surface.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler located near front counter interior have accumulation of food buildup.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Frozen chicken on top of reach-in freezer located near front counter thawing without running cold water or under refrigeration. Operator placed frozen chicken on bottom shelf of refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning stored on shelf above prep table no labeled by common name. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator states food manger is not here today and does not currently have copy of certificate on premises **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened opened yesterday not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator states books have been ordered and are on the way. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on sandwich prep unit, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
58
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (62F - Cold Holding)-Not properly iced -Cubans with deli meat(64F - Cold Holding) Discussed moving items a to reach in cooler with operator Item held out for less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sandwich press has accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -missing for 2 employees hired more than 2 months
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -male restroom
32-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -at ice machine
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -plastic containers at sandwich press
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bucket of pickles on floor in the kitchen Operator moved item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in container with powder substance at handsink
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer has accumulation of food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at soda fountain syrup
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with powder substance at handsink
02D-01-5
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tampa Style Cuban last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tampa Style Cuban on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tampa Style Cuban?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tampa Style Cuban.
How does Tampa Style Cuban compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Tampa Style Cuban most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Tampa Style Cuban's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tampa Style Cuban have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tampa Style Cuban 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.
How often is Tampa Style Cuban inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tampa Style Cuban is inspected around three times per year on average.
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