EL POLLO CARTEL
7611 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-538-2643
Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2025
AUG 25
APR 26
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026025549 | Apr 7, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and multiple sauces in reach in cooler.
Apr 9, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and multiple sauces in reach in cooler.
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. When inspector entered truck there was no potable running water. Operator hooked up hose to MFDV and water began trickling out of hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink. Operator stated he was not open to the public but doing prep work. Operator is brining raw chicken, cutting raw pork belly and thawing raw seafood. Operator states his hours of operation is 1 pm to 8 pm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 raw thawed tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging. 10 raw thawed calamari in vacuum sealed packaging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Raw salmon in Handwash sink. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at t8me of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and multiple sauces in reach in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 8 raw thawed tilapia in vacuum sealed packaging. 10 raw thawed calamari in vacuum sealed packaging.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Stored food not covered. Bean sprouts in reach in cooler.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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