CARIDAD PICA POLLO
902 W BUSCH BLVD STE 101, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020015537 | Mar 18, 2020 | Apr 2, 2021 | $250 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop Coleslaw inside white refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has old food debris in drain.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice cooked and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside white refrigerator in kitchen area.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside rice bin in refrigerator in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of limes stored on floor underneath handwashing sink, oil stored on floor underneath microwave in back kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes over top three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket by refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside white refrigerator in kitchen area.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit at time of licensing.
May 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple glasses and cups stored in handwash sink at front service counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen, men's restroom and women's restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at three-compartments sink area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach-in cooler at cook line.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet covers missing, electrical wires sticking out above mop sink.
May 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter Cold Holding: milk 46 F, horchata 47 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding). Recommend operator to moved items to reach-in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple glasses and cups stored in handwash sink at front service counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen, men's restroom and women's restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at three-compartments sink area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach-in cooler at cook line.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet covers missing, electrical wires sticking out above mop sink.
Apr 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shell eggs then handled cut vegetables in kitchen without handwashing.
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers, placed in sanitizer solution for less than 7 seconds then moved to air dry. Discussed with operator at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach-in freezer at front service counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front service counter Cold Holding: milk 46 F, horchata 47 F. Reach-in cooler at kitchen raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding). Recommend operator to moved items to reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of refried bean (112-138F - Hot Holding) on stove top at cook line. Recommend to reheat to 165 F within 2 hours.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple glasses and cups stored in handwash sink at front service counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At kitchen, men's restroom and women's restroom.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at three-compartments sink area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor by water heater. Employee cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid and an opened bottled water stored on prep table next to cutting board in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White reach-in cooler at cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet covers missing, electrical wires sticking out above mop sink.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata con Leche (55F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding) made day prior, no temperature taken today by operator. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata con Leche (55F - Cold Holding); Cheese (57F - Cold Holding) made day prior, no temperature taken today by operator. Fridge next to point of sale area. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over single service bags. Operator moved at time of inspection to approved location.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store bucket discussed with operator on utilizing hand wash sink for handwashing only.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strip available upon request. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front handwashing sink. Operator stocked at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made day prior
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout establishment not smooth, acoustic ceiling.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor at kitchen entrance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked rice in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greans 47 F on counter. Milk 46 F in reach in cooler. Discussed with operator placing items on ice.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 500+ Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 400ppm.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in dry beans.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken over ready to eat items and beef, operator moved to bottom shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink where pipes where repaired.
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