EL CAYUELO
6911 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33615
Last inspected Jun 25, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
APR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler: Raw steak stored over plantains and Cuban sandwiches. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheese and raw steaks. Raw steak over unwashed tomatoes. Inside Reach in freezer: raw frozen chicken stored over raw pork chops and raw steaks. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for eggs. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black rice in Reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
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Observed: Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of onions on floor. 2 containers of rice on floor. Operator relocated onions during time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Priority: Basic
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Handwash sink was blocked by a stack of sheet pans and other food containers, operator washed hands in three-compartments sink.
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. Provide a physical copy.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink was blocked by a stack of sheet pans and other food containers. Operator removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on exterior of handwash sink, storage shelves, and fixed cooking equipment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A bag of whole bell peppers, whole tomatoes and other unwashed whole plant food stored with and over Cuban sandwiches in reach-in cooler.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A pile of food sheet pans stored on handwash sink blocked access to utilize handwash sink. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease accumulation on interior wall, exterior wall under hood ventilation system on top of the mfdv.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on exterior of handwash sink, storage shelves, hood filters and fixed cooking equipment.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw chicken stored behind cut vegetables in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked onion (122F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Operator stated that it will be sold within 4 hours, recommended time control.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple pans stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items from sink.
Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink soiled with accumulation of grease. Non food storage shelves soiled with accumulation of grease. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Exterior of the fixed cooking equipments soiled with accumulation of grease.
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.