EL REY DE OROS
2002 E FLETCHER AVE UNIT #D, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139724340
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024032187 | May 14, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2022003959 | Jan 7, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021014885 | Feb 15, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink. Chef removed items from handwashing sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in kitchen area. Chef removed and discarded drink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board chef removed cloth and placed board at three compartment sink.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non -food grade bleach used as sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Management went and purchased food contact surfaces Clorox.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee drop off dirty pan to triple sink, rinse hands at triple sink then return to prep at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on steam table is stained at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above steam table containing food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing from kitchen to back door at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bin with tomatillos on floor next to prep table. Employee put bin on table during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusty at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator purchased food handler books 07-18-2024 Operator provided photocopied version of food handler cards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area. Discussed with operator on not leaving door open.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two insects in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mole Sauce marked 07-13-2024 Red Sauce 07-13-2024 Red sauce 07-16-2024 Tomato Salsa 07-15-2024
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mole Sauce marked 07-13-2024 Sauce 07-13-2024 sauce 07-16-2024 Salsa 07-15-2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lettuce (49F - Cold Holding);; Tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce (49F - Cold Holding);; Tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) Placed into reach in cooler 11:00, no temperature has been taken.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals in back storage shelf stored above spices. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store utensils, operator moved at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator restocked at time of inspection.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer not used to check food in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in walk in not date marked. Operator dated at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator purchased food handler books 07-18-2024 Operator provided photocopied version of food handler cards.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair, not maintaining temperature. Ambient air reading 55F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape covering entire top of reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed above cake area in back kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket observed on food storage rack in kitchen. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of glaze stored on floor. Discussed with operator.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork not covered in walk in. Cooked beans not covered in walk in. Operator covered at time of inspection.
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 20, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 18, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 17, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 16, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
May 15, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near register 1 live roach near cups 1 live roach in oven 2 live roaches near electric panel 1 live roach on beer case 4 live roach at prep sink 1 live roach behind chest freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
Food stored on floor. Flour and sauce on floor in dry storage.
May 14, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cake in walk in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near register 1 live roach near cups 1 live roach in oven 2 live roaches near electric panel 1 live roach on beer case 4 live roach at prep sink 1 live roach behind chest freezer
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac near cups
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Due 7/13/2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on chest freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked.
Food stored on floor. Flour and sauce on floor in dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on chest freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Salt on floor in dry storage.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Near register.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50ppm chlorine.
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.