ESMERALDA'S KITCHEN & GRILL
2101 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-748-6141
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
5 inspections within 9 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor of truck.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested zero PPM's of chlorine employee emptied and refilled bucket. It retested at 100 ppm.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor. Employee removed and properly stored soda.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by storage rack, operator moved to correct location at time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning hose under mobile unit draining onto ground, operator placed bucket underneath. Cleaned and sanitized.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink Quatinary over 500 ppm, operator will add water to dilute it
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.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm operator will add more bleach.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-sink blocked by dry storage rack, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator verified ownership, sticker on mobile unit does not reflect ownership. Discussed with operator. Operator states they have not changed ownership.
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for mobile unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discussed with operator on only having sanitizer in bucket. Operator refilled sanitizer at time of inspection.
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