MAY 5
2026
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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PAPA JOE'S CUBANS.
BEAT. 52/100
9520 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD · HILLSBOROUGH, FLORIDA
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Nov 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
SEP 242025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 24
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
SEP 192025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2025
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 4 times on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
SEP 182025FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2025
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 5 times on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
Cited 1 time on this inspection
NOV 252024PASSED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 25
2024
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Food out of temperature
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Foods handled with minimum contact
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
False/misleading statements published or advertised relating to food/beverage
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Data sourced from Florida DBPR — Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Florida considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →