EL TABLADO RESTAURANT & PATIO BAR
5008 W LINEBAUGH AVE #20, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-451-2669
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2025
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4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Queso Molarela opened 15 days ago, December 30, 2025 inside Reach in cooler in dish room. Queso covered in mold.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052278 | Oct 2, 2017 | Jan 24, 2018 | $300 |
| 3--2015053277 | Dec 7, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside restaurant and began preparing food on the front line without first washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed with employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves, washed hands, and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Queso Molarela opened 15 days ago, December 30, 2025 inside Reach in cooler in dish room. Queso covered in mold.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored inside a hotel pan with raw ribeye. Employee relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located next to mop sink.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Queso Molarela opened 15 days ago, December 30, 2025 inside Reach in cooler in dish room. Queso covered in mold.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No CFM for Henry. Hired 1 year ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and in dish room soiled. Interior of soda gun soiled at bar area.
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. Missing for Milena and Leidy.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen and in dish room with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 Personal beverages stored over clean dish ware on dry equipment shelf in dish room. Employee relocated all drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not segregated on dry equipment rack in dish room. Personal foods stored over clean dish ware and on top of canned cheese on dry equipment shelf. Employee segregated all personal foods to the bottom shelf during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Manager posted sign during time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 bottled water stored inside Reach in cooler, located in dish room. Employee removed bottle water during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Frozen breaded fish in front line Reach in freezer not covered. Employee covered fish during time of inspection.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Interior of soda gun soiled.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction provided for corvina served as ceviche on menu. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen pork belly stored in chest freezer in dish pit area. Employee began to relocate pork belly into approved containers during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico 59F, operator chilled to 38F during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at hose adjacent to mop sink, located at exterior of establishment. Employee added vacuum breaker during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Interior of soda gun soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for créme brûlée or flan in Walk in cooler.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not labeled in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on shelf on cookline.
May 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over bag of garlic in walk-in cooler. Employee placed garlic on proper shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 pieces of raw snapper improperly thawing in reach in cooler in storage area adjacent to dish area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic oil 85F 12:26pm left out from 2pm the previous day on front line cook.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for Pedro Hernandez
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
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. No state approved employee training for 4 employee at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded pork not labeled in walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 CO2 tank not secured in storage room adjacent to soda bib station.
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. Observed 9 pieces of raw snapper improperly thawing in reach in cooler in storage area adjacent to dish area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of beets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed on shelf. Soda bib, 3 containers of oil, 2 cases of vinegar stored on floor in back storage.
Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Cheeseburger and Tablado Burger on menu advertise as 100% Angus beef. The Sous Chef, Michael, explained the burgers are mixed with both ground Angus beef and ground chorizo. 2 pounds of ground chorizo are added to every 10 pounds of ground angus beef.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored over steam table on cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on shelf on cookline.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw frozen pork belly stored in garbage bags in chest freezers, adjacent to three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in the same contains with raw beef patty and pork sausage on front line Reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw pork butt in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper thawed in bag.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tabs stored over clean plates on front line cook during time of inspection. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 500+ppm. Operator readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 200ppm during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line Reach in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw fish in plastic bin not stored 6 inches off floor in Walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in front line Reach in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed in bag in Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on prep kitchen shelf not labeled. Operator added label during time of inspection.
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.