BESITO MEXICAN
253 WESTSHORE PLAZA SUITE 205, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-321-7770
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 68 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on cook line, 1 by ice machine, and 4 in bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of ice machine has rust around top of bin at time of inspection.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine testing at 0ppm. Operator placed call to ECOLAB.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground beef stored over fish in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to dish machine blocked by large pans containing utensils and ramekins at time of inspection.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves in dish room.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior of ice machine has rust around top of bin at time of inspection.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over vegetable skewers in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Operator moved skewers to upper shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed black handled knife stored between equipment on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee remove knife during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop sink not set to dry at time of inspection. Operator moved mop to dry during inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pinkish mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on table on cooks line next to clean pans. Operator disposed of water during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack stored over tortilla making station. Operator had employee move bag to provided lockers during inspection
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface metal area around top of ice machine bin interior is rusted at time of inspection n
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cooks line at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind ovens in prep room at time of inspection
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in maseca during inspection. Operator removed scoop
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old "use first" labels on food containers stored on shelf. Operator moved pans to dish room to be cleaned during inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed food debris in between back and seat cushions on booths inspected in dining room area.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary ammonia began adding water to sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary ammonia
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frank
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/. Extended bar. Removed three compartment sink and added a dish machine in bar. Moved handwash sink in server area approximately 5 feet.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line iced over and not maintaining time temperature control for safety food in temperature, reach in cooler shelving paint chipping, sliding door on ice machine cracked, metal strainer bowl for tortilla chips broken
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at three compartment sink
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on cook line, 1 by ice machine, and 4 in bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over shredded cheese in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon thawed in packaging without opening package. Package states it must be removed from packaging prior to thawing
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line- cream mushroom sauce 60F, raw fish 50F, Pico 54F, Pico 49F cooked mushrooms 51F, raw beef 51F Reach in cooler- quinoa 44F Walk in cooler- chorizo 46F, raw pork 47F, raw beef 46F, raw chicken 48F Server station- milk 53F
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. cut tomatoes 44F (cooling 10am temped at 1:54pm retemped 3:05pm 46F) tres leche 48F (cooling 10am temped at 1:55pm retemped 3:05 46F)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. cut tomatoes 44F (cooling 10am temped at 1:54pm retemped 3:05pm 46F) tres leche 48F (cooling 10am temped at 1:55pm retemped 3:05 46F)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary ammonia began adding water to sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary ammonia
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Placed into reach in cooler that is unable to maintain time temperature control for safety food. Unable to properly cool. Cut tomatoes and tres leche
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server station, dish area, and prep line
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Frank
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/. Extended bar. Removed three compartment sink and added a dish machine in bar. Moved handwash sink in server area approximately 5 feet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line iced over and not maintaining time temperature control for safety food in temperature, reach in cooler shelving paint chipping, sliding door on ice machine cracked, metal strainer bowl for tortilla chips broken
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lava rock bowls used for table side guacamole, wicker baskets for chips
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around compactor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Wicker baskets for chips
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep room
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apple with sticker still attached, cutting peppers without first washing. Manager had employee wash remaining peppers
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on server area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By ice machine, not creating sanitary nuisance at time of inspection
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handle at three compartment sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed mold like substance around soda nozzle on drink fountain.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed clear food containers on hand wash sink in dish room. Operator moved
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked pans on shelf in dish room.
Food stored on floor. Observed two pans of tortilla chips stored on floor in server isle. Operator moved to shelf.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop bucket had sani bucket and mop head in. Operator cleaned out during inspection
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large lexan food containers over triple sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of togo cups on floor in dry storage. Operator had employee place case back on shelves during inspection
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance around soda dispenser nozzles -observed mold like substance on shelves in walk in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed consolation oil on floor in dry storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At center bar ice bin. Operator moved ice scoop during inspection
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface observed metal strip at back of ice machine bin
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cooks line. Operator made sign during inspection and hung it
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean lexan pans in dish room
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed tank in dry storage near back door. Operator moved to outside storage away from building during inspection
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.