DON DIEGO RESTAURANT
1809 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 646-842-1762
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw pork in Reach-In-Cooler
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Observed: 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. Operator has chlorine sanitizer for laundry only. Operator obtained Quaternary ammonia sanitizer from commissary at time of inspection. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sliced ham inside reach in cooler, located next to three compartment sink. Operator relocated raw chicken to an approved location at time of inspection. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Operator completed form during time of inspection time of inspection to be emailed to office for updates. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. A large plastic storage shelf stored outside of MFDV is blocking the MFDV and preventing mobility. Operator relocated storage shelf, allowing MFDV to be mobile at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
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Observed: 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. Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6000 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over cans of soda and vegetables
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs sitting at room temperature 48 F. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
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.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6000 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw pork in Reach-In-Cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 6000 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 6000 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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