EL 809 SUPERMARKET
3710 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-486-0038
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 40 live ants inside of food truck. Employee sprayed ants and killed removed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 10ppm. Manager adjusted to 100ppm at time of inspection.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored inside direct contact with shopping bag, located inside Reach in chest freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw chorizo and raw steak stored on top of frozen fruit pulp in Reach in chest freezer. Employee relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on top of prep table. Employee relocated hand sanitizer to an approved location during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of chlorine stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed chlorine during time of inspection.
Food equipment stored outside. Sugar cane juice stored outside of food truck, adjacent to smoker. Employee relocated juicer into interior of food truck during time of inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located inside Reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and sauces in squeeze bottles inside Reach in cooler not labeled.
Jun 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator hung posted during time of inspection.
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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 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. Missing for 1 employee
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Dec 21, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck.
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 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. Missing for 1 employee
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring.
Dec 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 40 live ants inside of food truck. Employee sprayed ants and killed removed and sanitized the area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in crack of food truck flooring. 1 live roach on wall under prep table 1 live roach on floor on cooks line.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck.
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 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. Missing for 1 employee
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring.
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.