HASTA LA TAMBORA
6943 HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 9739972966
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (120 - Hot Holding) on warmer adjacent to fryers.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw beef to an approved location at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over sausage in reach in cooler adjacent to back door Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (120 - Hot Holding) on warmer adjacent to fryers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools stored in hand sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink
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. Missing for 3 employees.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cabbage stored on floor under front registers.
Food stored outside. Reachin cooler stored outside of food truck adjacent to door of food truck. Refrigerator contains foods such as cheese, butter, cabbage, plantains, and empanadas. Operator placed refrigerator in approved commissary at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket adjacent to hand sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk oil not labeled on shelf above stove
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 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. 3 employees.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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 entered food truck from outside, then handled food items without washing hands first.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over canned/bottled drinks in glass door cooler. Employee moved eggs to other reach-in cooler for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef stored over a bag of tortillas in reach-in cooler. Employee moved tortillas to top shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Vacuum cleaner stored in front of handwash sink and blocked access to wash hands. Employee relocated vacuum cleaner.
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. 3 employees.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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