EL MEJOR CHURRO DEL PAIS
2504 W CLUSTER AVENUE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-382-0654
Last inspected Oct 3, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
3 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.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return 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. A clean up chart has been provided to operator during time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wooden platform beneath wooden steps to MFDV prevents MFDV from being movable. Operator removed wooden platform during time of inspection, rendering MFDV movable.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Satiating bucket stored inside hand sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lazaro Aguilar Owner
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cooking oil, bottled water and smaller ice maker stored on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 9822 ANDERSON RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.