The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar

7901 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 19, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tampa restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach-in-cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment using a household dish machine that takes 2 hours to process and not sanitizing dishes as a commercial dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed operator prepping food with out a hair restraint **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly in front kitchen area

35A-02-6

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep area in front kitchen area and new hood in process of installation **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

53B-13-5

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. Dessert in front self serve counter. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar on file is from Apr 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cuban Empanada and Fry Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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