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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C

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
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
Date Result Expand
Feb 18, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Sep 10, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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