ANTOJITOS LATIN CRAVINGS
2300 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-251-9688
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019045259 | Aug 26, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 | $1,000 |
| 3--2019032420 | Jun 18, 2019 | Jul 17, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of diced tomato (71F - Cold Holding) and a container of sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding) stored on prep tables at cook line. Operator moved items to freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked white rice (98-113F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for cooling instead of hot holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container of soap water and other tools stored in handwash sink at bakery room.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Nathalie Cardona.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. At ice machine area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bakery kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk-in cooler. Removed.
Stored food not covered. Cooked bean, raw ribs and various food items in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items at time of inspection.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bakery tools and utensils stored in handwash sink at bakery area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, cooked potatoes and various food in walk-in coolers.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Most of the employees trainings expired on 09/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front service area. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of raw beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. A few cooked food items not covered stored in walk-in coolers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used to scoop rice in kitchen at time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored on shelf above prep table on service line Corrected observed employee remove
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in non food grade bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over avocados in walkin cooler Corrected -observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (64 - Cold Holding) stored on service line Observed employee place in walkin cooler
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed poster to operator Observed operator print and post
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer stored above microwave on cookline Corrected -observed employee label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice scooped with a bowl in back prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of plantains stored on floor on cookline Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handles on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walkin cooler shelves soiled with old food debris
Stored food not covered. Observed salsa in walkin cooler with no cover
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with old food and grease build up
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 10ppm Observed employee discard
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on front service line Corrected -observed employee label
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in non food grade bags in 3-door reachin freezer on cookline
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf Inspector emailed storage chart to operator
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed watermelon juice with no label
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at bakery Corrected -observed employee replace
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled under prep table on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer adjacent o ice machine
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing m corrected action taken inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when placing gloves on.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping ready to eat food with bare hands, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper glove usage when preparing ready to eat foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in cooks line reach in, cooler, corrected, employee placed raw eggs on bottom shelf of reach in cooler during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lid stored in employee hand wash sink next to dish Machine, corrected, employee removed lid during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in bakery area. Corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cut melons, opened container of milk all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep, corrected, employee removed drink at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.