Tampa, Hillsborough County

HINES CARIBBEAN CUISINE

3313 NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Intermediate
May 14, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24576326

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 24576327

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24576325

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Inspector spoke with Plan Reviewer Montrail and no new plans have been submitted for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-14: Admin Complaint

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 24570375

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on black reach in cooler. Operator eliminated and sanitized.

22-02-4

Detail 24570372

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

31A-04-4

Detail 24570371

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24570374

Intermediate - 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 women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Inspector spoke with Plan Reviewer Montrail and no new plans have been submitted for establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 24570373

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in office on floor. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. 3 dead roaches under mop sink in kitchen. 3 dead roaches on floor in mop sink room. 1 dead roach in mop sink. 2 dead roaches under stove in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-04-4

Detail 24204070

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Spoke with plan review no plans have been submitted handwashing sink has to be replaced. Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24204071

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Spoke with plan review no plan s have been submitted. Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 24204068

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 24204069

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24204067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Time Extended

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24027028

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Beef patties - 135F Fried chicken - 134F Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 24027032

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24027030

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24027035

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 24027034

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24027037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 24027031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Time Extended

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 23994912

High Priority - 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. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23994904

High Priority - 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 Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23994905

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23994909

Intermediate - 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. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23994910

Intermediate - 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 women's restroom, added front beverage cooler. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23994911

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. 1 employee missing Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23994907

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23994917

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom door not self closing. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23994914

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee place personal drink on prep table in kitchen Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 23994913

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen area, employee covered drink with lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23994906

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23994915

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23994920

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In black reach in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23994918

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Oven handles soiled with grease. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23994916

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in freezer in kitchen Warning

29-20-5

Detail 23994919

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23994908

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on table Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 23539411

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02C-02-5

Detail 23539412

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

14-09-4

Detail 23539410

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23539409

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 23145603

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.

53B-13-5

Detail 23145606

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-09-4

Detail 23145602

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

23-03-4

Detail 23145605

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23145604

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22590510

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outside of microwave

23-03-4

Detail 22590511

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease so

42-01-4

Detail 22590509

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22392274

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22392271

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. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22392272

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

23-03-4

Detail 22392273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave

21-12-4

Detail 22392270

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

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 21974323

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21974324

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 21974322

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

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 21648683

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21500388

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting boards Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21500390

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Roland Hines Owner/Manager Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21500391

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21500387

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

08B-47-4

Detail 21500385

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bottled water on floor in front kitchen area Warning

21-04-4

Detail 21500389

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21500386

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer shelves in back kitchen area soiled with old food debris Warning

May 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 21081233

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

31B-03-4

Detail 21081230

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator place hand soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21081231

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies restroom.

36-03-4

Detail 21081234

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

31B-04-4

Detail 21081232

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women and men restroom. Corrected On-Site