EL CHUZO BBQ
7101 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-464-1135
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes at 110 F. On cooksline. Operator reheating potatoes
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025009435 | Dec 11, 2024 | Mar 17, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters are soiled at time of inspection.
Oct 29, 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
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled over fryers at time of inspection.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator moved food to shelves during inspection.
Dec 17, 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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout back kitchen area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washer area
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (51 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (52 F - Cold Holding); Diced hotdogs (52 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (53 F - Cold Holding) Owner/Manager placing ice on potentially hazardous foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes at 110 F. On cooksline. Operator reheating potatoes
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at employee handwash sink on cooksline
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout back kitchen area Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish washer area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 11, 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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table.
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler on the cooksline-Cooked chicken 51 F; cooked beef 52 F; Cheese 51 F; Raw beef 52 F. Operator placing No potentially hazardous foods on ice and in walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. On cooksline hand sink is not functioning. 7 Day Warning VIOLATION DUE BY: 6/13/2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Back kitchen area and walk-in-cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Underneath cooking equipment
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and 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.