SOUL DE CUBA CAFE
dba SDCC SEMINOLE HEIGHTS LLC
About this restaurant
Soul de Cuba Cafe is a Cuban restaurant located at 6428 N Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood, with seating for 60 guests. The establishment is operated by veteran restaurateur Jesus Puerto and features Cuban cuisine prepared using family recipes, served in a decorated space showcasing Afro-Cuban heritage and artifacts. Reviews describe the restaurant as richly appointed with museum-quality decor and highlight the mojo-marinated Cuban roast pork as a signature offering.
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Food Safety Grade
Fair
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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6428 N FLORIDA AVE
TAMPA, FL 33604 - Phone
- 202.236.6527
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Holmes (code 30)
- Seating
- 60 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA3918207
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13516974
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 10, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
×3
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10889141
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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