EL TRIGAL BAKERY & RESTAURANT CORP
2159 W BUSH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-730-4632
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 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. Emailed operator education packet with body fluid clean sign.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop cheese inside refrigerator on front line. Owner removed and properly stored eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front reach in cooler has stains.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in back kitchen area.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in standing water next to coffee maker. Owner removed utensil and placed at 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board. Owner removed and placed board in 3 compartment sink.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over top milk inside reach in cooler on front line. Chef removed and properly stored beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. empanada filling (beef) (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. empanada filling (beef) (56F - Cold Holding)
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon laying in mozzarella cheese inside reach in cooler housing sandwich press. Chef removed spoon from cheese and placed at dishwasher.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date on Raw Beef stored inside refrigerator underneath microwave.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
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. Provided operator with employee reporting agreement.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored on spice rack in kitchen area. Operator moved at time of inspection. Cough drops stored on reach in cooler in front service area. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discussed time as public health control option with operator. Sausage (117F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F
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. Only employee hired within 60 days, operator had employee sign reporting agreement at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front reach in cooler. Discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler under microwave in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage (120F - Hot Holding); Cooked Sausage (118F - Hot Holding); Discussed with operator on maintaining proper hot holding temperatures. Discussed with operator on reheating on stove.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 stored on spice rack next to food items in kitchen entrance. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
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. Discussed with operator printing clean up procedure. Emailed operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
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. Discussed with operator on proper maintenance of food handler cards, and keeping food handler certificates at establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items throughout kitchen not date marked. Discussed with operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal belongings on rack above prep station next to kitchen entrance. Discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on double door reach in cooler under microwave in disrepair.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted at time of inspection. Discussed with operator printing poster and posting to wall. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on front work top cooler soiled. Gasket on tall double door freezer next to kitchen entrance soiled.
Feb 16, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,raw marinated beef has no date markings in small refrigerator underneath microwave.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn next to 3 compartment sink.
Dec 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed operator education packet with body fluid clean sign.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice,raw marinated beef has no date markings in small refrigerator underneath microwave.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn next to 3 compartment sink.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth underneath cutting boards underneath microwave on top of food preparation table.
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