HONDU-MEX FOOD
1809 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-703-4365
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Trailer hitch for food truck is enclosed inside a wooden fence. An awning is attached over the front service window of food truck. Grease trap and a large container for waste water is stored in front of food truck, rendering truck immobile.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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/. Trailer hitch for food truck is enclosed inside a wooden fence. An awning is attached over the front service window of food truck. Grease trap and a large container for waste water is stored in front of food truck, rendering truck immobile.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Trailer hitch for food truck is enclosed inside a wooden fence. An awning is attached over the front service window of food truck. Grease trap and a large container for waste water is stored in front of food truck, rendering truck immobile.
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.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black refried beans at 97 F and cooked pork at 101. Operator is reheating on stove. Discussed getting warmers to keep food hot
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on to of tall reach-in-cooler
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.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned device on
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
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.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Ramerez Person In Charge
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80 F. Operator turned on hot water over 90 F
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on outside. Bottled water stored outside door of MFDV. Operator placed bottled waters in MFDV
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.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Window not screened in open
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