EL ORIENTA'R
5831 MEMORIAL HWY, Tampa FL 33615
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
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
6 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. New location is 8806 w flora st Tampa fl 33615
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7657 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water temped 78 F in handwash sink at time of inspection. Discussed with employee about hand wash first before work and hot water at least 85 F required to wash hands properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw bacon and raw beef stored over arepas and hotdogs in reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw bacon and raw beef in reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A empty container and a sponge stored in handwash sink. Removed.
No hot running water at the three-compartments sink. No hot running water at the handwash sink. Ran hot water in all sinks, temped 78-81 F. Hot water heater was off, employee turned on hot water heater, re temped hot water at 100+F in all sinks.
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. 1 employee trained with an unapproved source.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef and pulled pork in reach-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 7657 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
Recorded at 7657 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee went outside of the food truck, then returned inside and engaged to work with food with no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over pulled pork in reach-in cooler.
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 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.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees trained with FHC - Food Handler Course.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks with no lid stored on prep table.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7657 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over homemade juices in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw shell egg (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator moved in to reach-in cooler.
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. Provided by email.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken was prepared on 09/16/23, thawed and in use in reach-in cooler with the same date mark.
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.
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