East Lake-Orient Park, Hillsborough County

PAPA JOE'S CUBANS

9520 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, East Lake-Orient Park, FL 33610

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
May 5, 2026
City
East Lake-Orient Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24556849

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 24556848

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sani bucket tested 200ppm+. Operator diluted solution. Testing at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24556854

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

51-11-4

Detail 24556853

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank near soda fountain not secured at time of inspection.

33-19-4

Detail 24556852

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed discarded boxes and other trash in ground around dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared in strip mall location.

33-11-4

Detail 24556850

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster at time of inspection. Dumpster is shared in strip mall location.

06-01-5

Detail 24556851

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork butt in prep sink without running water. Operator turned water on during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24060853

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24060854

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24060857

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24060859

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24060856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 2 dead roaches in wall next to fridge across from stairs. Observed 1 dead roaches in cabinet next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach behind soda machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: 1 dead roach behind soda machine. Operator eliminated and sanitized area. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24060855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 24060858

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-05-4

Detail 24049668

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near hot box by bathroom. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crease of bathroom door. Observed 4 live roaches underneath cabinets adjacent from mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 3 live roaches on wall next to refrigerator across from stairwell. Observed 2 lives roaches on stairwell. Observed 1 live roach underneath cabinet. Observed 3 lives roaches roaches underneath front counter Observed 1 live roach in bathroom Observed 1 live roach on wall in dining area Time Extended

35A-04-4

Detail 24049665

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the side of reach in cooler in back area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath stairwell in back storage area with coolers. Observed 2 rodent droppings in dining area by large mirror Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings upstairs with single service cups and drinking straws Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 1 rodent dropping on wall at the top of stairwell. Observed 16 rodent droppings upstairs in dry goods storage area. Observed 1 rodent dropping underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed 3 rodent droppings in sandwich prep area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings next to self service drink machine. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings underneath stairwell. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24049664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24049669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24049662

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24049663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24049670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed 2 dead roaches in wall next to fridge across from stairs. Observed 1 dead roaches in cabinet next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach behind soda machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. Time Extended

35A-20-4

Detail 24049660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent underneath reach in cooler in back storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24049666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 24049661

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24049667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple sandwich press throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 15Total: 24

08A-05-6

Detail 24045880

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over Swiss cheese in refrigerator to the right of 3 door freezer. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24045857

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor near hot box by bathroom. Observed approximately 6 live roaches in crease of bathroom door. Observed 4 live roaches underneath cabinets adjacent from mop sink Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 24045867

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 egg sac casing underneath soda machine Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24045877

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the side of reach in cooler in back area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings underneath stairwell in back storage area with coolers. Observed 2 rodent droppings in dining area by large mirror Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings upstairs with single service cups and drinking straws Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24045864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding), employee moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24045859

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach in sandwich cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24045861

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 24045878

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed roast pork in reach in cooler next to 3 door freezer dated 09-09, per employee was moved from freezer to thawed yesterday 09-17 Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24045875

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple liquid in spray bottle underneath 3 compartment sink. Observed clear liquid in spray bottle underneath 3 compartment sink. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24045862

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine near 3 compartment sink. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24045876

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tank by soda machine not secured by chains. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24045879

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24045871

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich reach in cooler with cut marks and no longer cleanable. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24045866

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach inside of reach in freezer in back area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Observed 1 dead roach underneath reach in cooler in back storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dining area. Observed 2 dead roaches underneath soda machine Observed 4 dead roaches underneath stairwell Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in spiderweb next to Coca Cola machine by front counter. Observed 1 dead roach on floor next to chip stand. Observed 2 dead roaches on wall by hot box near bathroom. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on floor by hot box near bathroom. Observed 6 dead roaches inside of bathroom Observed 5 dead roaches in cabinets adjacent from mop sink. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on rodent sticky trap underneath wooden shelf upstairs in dry storage area with single service items. Observed 1 dead roach on top of case of monster energy drinks. Warning

35A-20-4

Detail 24045870

Basic - Dead rodent present. Observed 1 dead rodent underneath reach in cooler in back storage area Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24045858

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink sitting on top of bottled water underneath front counter. Observed employee drink sitting on top of drain board of 3 compartment sink. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24045869

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors tiles throughout entire establishment not smooth and easily cleanable. Warning

08B-43-4

Detail 24045873

Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed reach in freezer hard cut salami, smoked ham. Admin Complaint

33-19-4

Detail 24045874

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed old food debris on ground around dumpster Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24045865

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave near back door soiled with grease. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24045872

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple sandwich press throughout kitchen soiled with old food debris Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24045860

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of drinking straws on floor in upstairs in dry storage area. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 24045863

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks on reach in cooler not stored inverted. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24045868

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table near sandwich press. Warning

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 23731396

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.

22-02-4

Detail 23731399

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Large slicer and microwave

11-26-1

Detail 23731401

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23731397

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in large ice machine

36-37-5

Detail 23731394

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over 3 compartment sink and prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 23731398

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23731400

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-02-5

Detail 23731395

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23381686

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over box of cheese in reach-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23381685

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooksline Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 23381688

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. Observed wrapped brownies on front kitchen bar for customer self serve not labeled

51-13-4

Detail 23381689

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

36-02-5

Detail 23381687

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Apr 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 22800621

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22800622

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

16-46-4

Detail 22800623

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-12-4

Detail 22800620

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22461215

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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22461214

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine

31B-02-4

Detail 22461213

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area

11-26-1

Detail 22461208

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22461206

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area

14-01-5

Detail 22461211

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black pepper container Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22461212

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22461207

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on top shelf over 3 compartment sink

36-62-4

Detail 22461210

Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage room with reach-in-freezers

31B-04-4

Detail 22461209

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21971104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

14-09-4

Detail 21971105

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21971107

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shoes and backpack stored on top of containers of soda near office

36-11-4

Detail 21971106

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

16-46-4

Detail 21971108

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 21505149

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front kitchen area Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21505152

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers

36-62-4

Detail 21505150

Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage area

16-46-4

Detail 21505151

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on dish rack

06-01-5

Detail 21505148

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing out raw pork in sink with ice and no running water. Operator moving to reach-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 20968804

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside in back kitchen area

14-09-4

Detail 20968805

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20968802

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing pork in sink without running water. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20968803

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Dec 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

16-33-4

Detail 20716820

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kit

22-20-5

Detail 20716819

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside large ice machine Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20716816

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

36-73-4

Detail 20716821

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area underneath 3 compartment sink

36-11-4

Detail 20716814

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed throughout kitchen areas.

08B-47-4

Detail 20716815

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed green pickle bucket on floor near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20716822

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers cracked near 3 compartment sink

22-08-4

Detail 20716817

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven sandwich presser with large amounts of encrusted grease buildup

36-62-4

Detail 20716818

Basic - Light not functioning. In dry storage area

21-12-4

Detail 20716823

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in front and back kitchen area