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DON DIEGO RESTAURANT

1809 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 646-842-1762

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD3953830
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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
Intermediate/51-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
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
Basic/51-36-1/Corrected On-Site
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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
Basic/50-04-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
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
High priority/03A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/50-04-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
High priority/08A-20-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/50-04-4
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 6000 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.