HINES CARIBBEAN CUISINE

Name: HINES CARIBBEAN CUISINE
Address: 3313 NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33603, US
Rating: 64.6

3313 NEBRASKA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33603

License #3912255

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

64.6 Grade F / 100

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HINES CARIBBEAN CUISINE in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 37 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 32 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 0 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[51-16-7] 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/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to womens restroom, added front beverage cooler. Inspector spoke with Plan Reviewer Montrail and no new plans have been submitted for establishment.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on table
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed from front service line.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Womens bathroom door not self closing.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and collard greens in reach in coolers not date marked.
[12B-02-4] Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen
[11-26-1] 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. 1 employee missing
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 beef patties placed in Bain Marie on front counter at 8:30am, observed temperature at 12:39pm, 123F
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (123F - Hot Holding) Per operator beef patties were placed at 8:30am, 1st temp at 12:39p, operator removed from sale. fried chicken (120F - Hot Holding); fried chicken, 2nd temp 1:03pm (190F). Still within 4 hour timeframe, operator placed in oven for rapid reheating.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat cheese side of reach in cooler door.
[51-16-7] 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/. Removed ice machine near mop sink, from front of house area removed 3-door cooler, Hand washing sink, freezer, 2 door freezer, pizza oven, sneeze guard that would have been in front of pizza oven. Wall was put up and office was added where sneeze guard and pizza oven were located, converted storage to womens restroom, added front beverage cooler.

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