EL VOLCAN DE MI TIERRA
4820 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-601-8850
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw pork and soiled food container, then replaced gloves to cut plant food and cook food at cook line without hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of white rice (108F - Hot Holding) stored on grill top at cook line. A few chicken empanada (92F - Hot Holding) stored on steam table at front service line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The only handwash sink in kitchen is blocked by a dry food storage shelf. Employee removed storage shelf.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter and the kitchen. Provided at time of inspection.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter and kitchen. Provided at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few bags of flours stored on floor in office area.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the only handwash sink in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A case of frozen fish thawing at drain board of the three-compartments sink.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastics knives at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping clothes stored on prep table in kitchen.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Faucet hose at mop sink not secured.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Stored food not covered. Fish in reach-in-freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Back and front kitchen area
Oct 23, 2024□ 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.
Aug 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cooksline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over container of feta cheese in reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen cold bar Shrimp salad (62 F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (63 F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (63 F - Cold Holding); Pasta salad (63 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (68 F - Cold Holding) Operators placing in walk-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.
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 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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooksline
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cooksline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots on top shelf over 3 compartment sink not inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of carrots, onions and plantains on floor in walk-in-cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooksline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. In hot water heater room and back kitchen area near back kitchen door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area
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.