EL REY ANTOJITOS CHIAPANECOS LLC
2245 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-440-1847
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food on truck.
Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl used to scoop out soup from pot with no handle underneath reach in cooler.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has clean dishes stored inside it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food on truck.
Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor.
Food stored outside. External clean water tank stored outside that is lager then gray water tank that's mounted to inside of truck. Spoke with operator about removing external water tank in within 24 hours.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl used to scoop out soup from pot with no handle underneath reach in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Sep 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non- food grade paper towels used to cover dough inside refrigerator by entrance to truck.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food contact surfaces sanitizer on truck at time of inspection. Employee went and purchased proper sanitizer.
Food stored outside. External clean water tank stored outside that is lager then gray water tank that's mounted to inside of truck. Spoke with operator about removing external water tank in within 24 hours.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
May 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding: hot dogs 49 F, raw bacon 49 F, cooked chicken 46 F, operator put in other reach in cooler to bring back down to temperature.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit,A 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license.
No hot running water in the establishment.
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.