CEPAS TAPAS
5330 EHRLICH ROAD STE 103, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-269-9463
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 black beetle-like insects inside maiz morado and bomba rice bin in dry storage. Operator discarded both rice and maiz. Removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ZarellavY Barsallo food manager expired 4/27/2026
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ZarellavY Barsallo food manager expired 4/27/2026
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind the bar had red sanitizer bucket inside employee removed item.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.in kitchen on top of reach in coolers across from the triple sink
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia tested at over 500ppm. Employee readjusted sanitizer to 150ppm at time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. 1 can of energy drink stored in ice bin in bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 can of energy drink stored in ice bin in bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sheet pan place on top of Employee handwash sink in front line. Manager removed sheet pan during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook. Employee added soap during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Adjacent to Walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 water bottles stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated bottles to an approved location during time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee placed cutting board in Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting board during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 cutting board located inside front line cook area.
Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated plantains to an approved location during time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 black beetle-like insects inside maiz morado and bomba rice bin in dry storage. Operator discarded both rice and maiz. Removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Maiz morado and bomba rice were contaminated with black beetle-like insects.
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. A vomit and diarrhea clean up plan has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee placed cutting board in Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting board during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical rack next to Employee handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold-like substance. Located in dry storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 cutting board located inside front line cook area.
Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated plantains to an approved location during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Community dumpster.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bicycle stored inside storage room. Operator removed bicycle during time of inspection.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato sauce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese and cooked hard boiled eggs in right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed eggs to bottom shelf at time of inspection.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -1 cracked raw shell egg inside right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed shell egg during time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Milk carton and heavy whipping cream in reach in cooler opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator date marked milk and cream during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomato sauce
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee personal drink stored on shelf above right Avantco reach in cooler. Operator removed drink at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee personal drinks not segregated from food served to the public. Discussed with employee and removed at time inspection.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Manager signed and some employees signed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat balls reach in cooler not dated
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. 1 employee training expired
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.water bottle above food preparation station.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep cutting board
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.