EL RINCON DE MI TIERRA
9743 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 727-330-0132
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves without first washing hands after handling trashcan and bucket. Discussed proper hand washing with employee, employee removed gloves, washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw garlic and half a head of lettuce stored in shopping bags inside reach in cooler. Operator removed food from direct contact with shopping bags at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sliced American cheese inside reach in cooler, located next to handwashing sink. Operator relocated all raw chicken to an appropriate location at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach and cooler soil.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by small trashcan and large jug of water. Operator remove trashcan at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large red bucket stored in inside hand washing sink. Operator remove bucket at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal beverage and yogurt drink stored inside canned drinks reach in cooler. Employee segregated personal food at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water stored on floor beneath prep table. Operator relocated bottled water to an approved location at time of inspection.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese stored on non food grade at in reachin cooler adjacent to exit door.
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed green hose used for potable water.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased proper sanitizer at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at 3-compartment sink. Employee labeled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of oil and water stored on floor on cook line. Employee labeled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up inside freezer adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in cooler adjacent to grill top. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled on shelf above 3-compartment sink.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over empanadas and shredded cheese in tall reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple large plastic garbage bags stored on hand wash sink. Removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beef and other cooked food in reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor.
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.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over empanadas and shredded cheese in tall reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple large garbage bags stored in handwash sink and blocked access to handwash sink. Employee removed bags.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked fish and various cooked food with no date marks in reach-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with sanitizer on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor under prep table.
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.
Sep 21, 2023□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 07/03/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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