CITLALYS MEXICAN FOOD
12310 UNIVERSITY MALL CT, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.345.8503
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
AUG 24
AUG 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked chicken inside refrigerator. Owner removed them properly stored raw beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef stored longer then 7 days beef dated 03/20/2026 owner discarded chicken.
Food stored on floor. Soda stored in floor by door of truck.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 300PPM OF chlorine owner emptied and refill bucket retested at 100PPM of chlorine.
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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 reach in cooler.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,cooked beef held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Antonia J.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Beans (100F - Cooling) BEGAN COOLING AT 9:00 FIRST TEMP AT 12:55 Discussed with operator on not having lid on cooling items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 1:00PM SECOND TEMP 1:20 48F Discussed with operator on maintaining cooler lid closed when not in use.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pot of beans in fridge, discussed with operator on not having lid on beans when in the cooling process.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Antonia J.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
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. No proof of any training for employees. Discussed with operator on obtaining certificates for all employees.
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining signature from all employees. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing number on side of mobile unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Discussed with operator on obtaining food safe chlorine. Operator went and purchased food safe chlorine at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice Homemade 1lb Diced Tomatoes Fresh 8oz. Discussed with Operator on maintaining temperature below 41F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (60F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to cooler at time of inspection.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store tools, operator moved at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available upon request. Discussed with operator on obtaining test kit for chlorine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Discussed with operator on obtaining thermometer.
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. No proof of any training for employees. Discussed with operator on obtaining certificates for all employees.
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining signature from all employees. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on posting license.
Food stored on floor. Cooler containing cooked shrimp and fries stored on floor, operator placed to approved location at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing number on side of mobile unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
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.