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EL TIPICO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT

4721 NORMANDY DR, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-770-8458

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917252
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 14 in paper cabinet in dining room- operator removed cabinet and placed outside. Eradicated the live roaches that fell from the cabinet on the way out. Approximately 6 behind three door glass reach in cooler between front line and entrance to kitchen by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

6 cases · $3,520

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026025009Apr 7, 2026Jun 8, 2026$700
3--2025013631Feb 17, 2025Jun 25, 2025$800
3--2024018365Jan 22, 2024May 21, 2024$800
3--2023020306Jan 26, 2023May 11, 2023$600
3--2022055279Aug 1, 2022Jan 11, 2023$300
3--2022005863Dec 27, 2021Apr 20, 2022$320

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in back kitchen area are soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at front service counter used for storing a soup ladle.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Chris N. from plan review stated that new plans have not been submitted to plan review for changes made to the establishment. Most recent plans available were from 2013. Owner has plans drawn but now submitted. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food, dairy products, deli products and dry food stored outside the restaurant at back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal water bottle is stored on dry storage rack near mop sink.
Basic/12B-07-4
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Food stored on floor. One box of pork spareribs stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Employee relocated spareribs to an approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Two crates of unwashed citrus are stored over prepared, seafood salad inside walk-in cooler. Employee relocated seafood salad to an approved location at time of inspection.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 0PPM at front service counter. Employee readjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 PPM at time of inspection.
High priority/22-52-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and beef inside walk in cooler. Employee relocated all items to an approval location at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Mop sink faucet has individual hot and cold water pipe with a hose connected to both. No vacuum breaker on either faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth, tongs and a milk carafe stored inside front service hand washing sink. Operator removed all items from sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant at back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original for Juan. Employee stated the original was damaged during time of inspection the hurricane.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at front line cook without a hair restraint. Employee wore a hairnet at time of inspection.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack next to mop sink.
Basic/24-08-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three boxes of frozen Chicharrones and one box of pork spareribs, thawing out in room temperature next to kitchen dry storage rack. Employee relocated all boxes into walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sliced onion in reach in cooler across from stove top ranges, raw fish below raw chicken in walk in cooler, Operator rearranged items.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings first temp taken 10:05 (125F - Hot Holding), cooked chicken 123f first temp taken 9:45. Operator reheated items in oven: chicken wings second temp 171f taken at 10:19, cooked chicken second temp 191 at 10:30
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spoke with operator about the importance of one.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Operator with Big 6 food borne illness print out.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel in hand sink and milk residue drained in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee training expired 05/2025 operator states her already ordered new food handlers training books.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spay bottle of chemical unlabeled, operator Labeled item.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in kitchen, operator states the will replace them next month
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on reach in cooler located close to kitchen entry doors.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I provided operator with chocking poster at time of inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of packed frozen meat in back of kitchen close to door improperly thawing, operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop water.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Feb 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mayo in container walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Damaged from hurricane. Manager in process of retraining.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter clear liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic ceiling tiles Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Front line missing tile/unsealed drywall
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By office
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Stored food not covered. In storage walk in cooler cut vegetables, in kitchen walk in cooler peeled plantains
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 34 violations recorded, 12 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

12 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went into break room and then returned to front line to serve customers without first washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up item from floor and did not wash hands before going to prepare food
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mayo in container walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Employee drained soiled sanitizer from three compartment sink and dislodged pipe under sink. Water drained onto floor. Employees cleaned and sanitized floor. Operator replaced pipe and sink can drain properly.
High priority/28-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 14 in paper cabinet in dining room- operator removed cabinet and placed outside. Eradicated the live roaches that fell from the cabinet on the way out. Approximately 6 behind three door glass reach in cooler between front line and entrance to kitchen by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On wall by entrance to kitchen 2 Roach egg sacs behind three door reach in cooler between front line and kitchen 3 roach egg sacs in cabinet in dining room
High priority/35A-23-4/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Reach in cooler in kitchen- Raw shell eggs 49F
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut ginger that fell onto floor and placed into container for service. Operator discussed with employee and discarded
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in kitchen- Raw chorizo 51F, Raw bacon 53F, Ham 51F, Ham 44F, Raw pork 42F
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen- Half chicken 129F Hot box front line- Blood red sausage 112F reheated to 143 F, Potato ball 118F reheated to 140F, Chicken empanada 128F reheated to 140F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+ ppm chlorine. Refilled to 50ppm chlorine
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler, can opener blade soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line handwashing sink used to rinse container and store ladles and juice
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. Damaged from hurricane. Manager in process of retraining.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter clear liquid
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic ceiling tiles Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Front line missing tile/unsealed drywall
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind three door glass reach in cooler
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean equipment shelving
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks and no longer cleanable, plastic breading containers in disrepair, walk in cooler gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By office
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food contaminated from falling onto floor and put into service. See stop sale. Cut ginger fell onto floor. Employee picked up and placed into container for service on cook line. Manager discussed with employee and discarded.
Basic/08B-19-4/Admin Complaint
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Across from hot box
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Container walk in cooler
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. In storage walk in cooler cut vegetables, in kitchen walk in cooler peeled plantains
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution
Basic/16-05-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front line. Operator placed into container
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut bell peppers and cooked potato in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitazing bucket and ladle stored in hand wash sink at front service line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom of the expanded dining area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. A case of chicken wing stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. A large pan of cooked pork not covered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jan 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez expired on 03/12/2023.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained at kitchen. Interior of the reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with black debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container for dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, walk-in cooler gaskets and multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Peeled onion stored on floor in walk-in cooler at dining area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above the hot box at kitchen. Hot Logix brand hot box soiled with old food debris inside.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 22, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato paste.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap on cook line. Discussed with operator, employee properly washed hands at time of inspection.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pest spray.
High priority/41-05-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked ground beef 52 F, raw salmon 51 F, cooked rib 51 F, fresh white cheese 51 F, operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer. Ice well at front service counter Cold holding: cut tomato 50 F, macaroni salad 50 F, potato salad 50 F, flan 34 F, operator added ice to well.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well at front service counter Hot holding: cooked chorizo 85 F, beef empanada 85 F, mashed potato 105 F, operator added hot water and turned thermostat to higher heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of bleach stored over a container of cinnamon sticks at dry storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez expired on 03/12/2023.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained at kitchen. Interior of the reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with black debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladles and coffee debris in handwash sink at front service area. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container for dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, walk-in cooler gaskets and multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Peeled onion stored on floor in walk-in cooler at dining area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above the hot box at kitchen. Hot Logix brand hot box soiled with old food debris inside.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in freezer by back door. Employee drink stored on prep table at kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers on avocado while employee prepping avocado salad.
Basic/08B-39-4/Warning
Aug 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter and sliced cheese in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed handled dirty dishes at three compartment sink area, then went back to prep salad without changing gloves. Discussed with operator.
High priority/12A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez, expired on 03/12/2023.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing oranges in handwash sink at front service area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of peeled potatoes stored in walk-in cooler at dining area.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler at sandwich station.
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. The establishment added a walk-in cooler in the dining room, observed door with no lock, there are peeled potato, peeled onion, peeled yuca and various unwashed produce stored in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under handwash sink at front service area.
Basic/21-38-4

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