EL RINCON DE SENTENO 1
4908 E BROADWAY AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-374-8451
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under grill, employee moved to another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At door. Operator fixed at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At door. Operator fixed at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes not being sanitized after washed and rinsed. Operator sanitized dishes at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over pre cooked shrimp in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
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. Operator provided one food handler certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter with seasonings.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker above prep table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in seasoning.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled.
Sep 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut onions and peppers 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large containers over 3 Compartment Sink not inverted.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries and strawberries over cut lettuce.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut onions and peppers 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large containers over 3 Compartment Sink not inverted.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to 3 Compartment Sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed blueberries and strawberries over cut lettuce.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
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.