EL CERCAO SABOR LATINO
7529 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-381-2998
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored on sink, operator relocated the items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Expired in 20205
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
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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. Operators mother is working on truck for less than 60 days
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food located in reach-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elsie Tejeda Owner/Manager
No hot running water in establishment MFDV. Hand sink 73 F and 3 compartment sink 74 F
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.