EL FUETROT SE LLAMARA SABOR MEXICANO
5908 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 8134442976
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2025
FEB 25
APR 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at Reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled. Dry storage shelf over three compartment sink soiled.
Jul 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water available at Employee handwash sink and at three compartment sink due to damaged electrical line. Operator repaired line during time of inspection, potable running water available at all sinks during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in Reach in cooler. Manager relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 63F, cooked pork 91F, cooked chicken 91F, cooked onions 100F at 12:21pm
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags and can opener stored inside Employee handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap during time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning drain line draining onto ground behind MFDV. Manager used oil jug to collect condensation during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil, 1 crate of lime, 1 crate of jalapeño stored on floor.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled. Dry storage shelf over three compartment sink soiled.
Stored food not covered. Several containers of raw meats: chicken, intestines, steak, pork, stored in Reach in cooler are not covered. Employee covered products during time of inspection.
May 2, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 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.
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 MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV
May 1, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in.
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.
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 MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Apr 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV operating with no potable water
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in.
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. Marisol Escobar Person In Charge
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 MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV
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.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sliced cake in small to go containers stored in drink reach-in-cooler outside.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area in licensed MFDV. Bottled water and cans of corn stored on floor in MFDV licensed by DACS using as storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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