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LOS COMPADRES

1018 BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Valrico FL 33596 · 813.453.3795

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD3951530
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023021741Apr 12, 2023Jun 1, 2023$600

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jose Martinez manager stated certificate was at home
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Jose Martinez owner, no food manager training available, and no other Certified Food Manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in food truck is starting to separate and become warped
Basic/36-37-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal expiring 2-1-2026 present
Basic/50-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Hot water handle missing at hand sink
Basic/29-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 14, 2026 · Time Extended
The state's own report →
May 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine inside of breaching cooler next to jar of garlic.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jose Martinez manager stated certificate was at home
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in food truck is starting to separate and become warped
Basic/36-37-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Decal expiring 2-1-2026 present
Basic/50-03-4/Warning
Hot water handle missing at hand sink
Basic/29-09-4/Warning
Apr 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Using septic system at banquet hall 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
High priority/28-29-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · No proof of septic tank Admin Complaint
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Obtaining well water from building at 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
Intermediate/27-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · No well testing report Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food trailer hard connected to large propane tank. Observed PVC piping going into ground
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Hard connection still present To septic and propane Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck locked in by overhead structure. Structure does have doors that swing open but hitch is on opposite end against wall to main building. Unable to attach hitch to a truck
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · Trailer still locked into overhead structure and unable to move Admin Complaint
Portable waste water tank was removed from unit
Basic/29-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 1, 2025 · No waste water tank on unit Admin Complaint
Feb 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Using septic system at banquet hall 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
High priority/28-29-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Obtaining well water from building at 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
Intermediate/27-02-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food trailer hard connected to large propane tank. Observed PVC piping going into ground
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck locked in by overhead structure. Structure does have doors that swing open but hitch is on opposite end against wall to main building. Unable to attach hitch to a truck
Basic/51-36-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Portable waste water tank was removed from unit
Basic/29-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Using septic system at banquet hall 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
High priority/28-29-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Obtaining well water from building at 4753 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Plant City, FL 33566
Intermediate/27-02-4/Warning
Food stored outside. Observed large soda cooler outside of unit. Discussed having operator bring sodas inside and having a smaller cooler to store on truck when not open
Basic/08B-42-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Food trailer hard connected to large propane tank. Observed PVC piping going into ground
Basic/51-06-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck locked in by overhead structure. Structure does have doors that swing open but hitch is on opposite end against wall to main building. Unable to attach hitch to a truck
Basic/51-36-1/Warning
Portable waste water tank was removed from unit
Basic/29-01-4/Warning
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wooden table
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license from 2021
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Not displayed at time of callback Time Extended
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2023 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 25, 2023 · Operator is to get numbers from hardware store Time Extended

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.