LOS COMPARRES
5636 W. WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 407-591-0290
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049800 | Apr 24, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2024011851 | Nov 28, 2023 | Jun 26, 2024 | $440 |
| 3--2023038711 | May 23, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2023022938 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jun 14, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working without a hair restraint. Employee put in hair restraint.
May 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezers are soiled. Cutting board on front line cook soil.
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/. Owner added 2 additional trailers for food and single service food container storage. A plan review handout has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Isabel and David.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls inside food truck soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soil with grease debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. One box of single service, insulated cups, stored on floor in storage trailer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items inside multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers not covered.
Mar 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Operator posted cleanup procedure at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers and reach in freezers are soiled. Cutting board on front line cook soil.
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/. Owner added 2 additional trailers for food and single service food container storage. A plan review handout has been provided to the operator at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for Isabel and David.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Located at front line cook.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls inside food truck soiled.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Two propane tanks stored on ground between additional food storage trailers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted choking sign at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soil with grease debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. One box of single service, insulated cups, stored on floor in storage trailer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items inside multiple reach in coolers and reach in freezers not covered.
Apr 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Commissary on file had close and no longer operating. Also MFDV is using and storing condiment foods, to go single service items, bags of onions and drinks.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floors, reach-in-cooler, Hood soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Commissary on file had close and no longer operating. Also MFDV is using and storing condiment foods, to go single service items, bags of onions and drinks.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floors, reach-in-cooler, Hood soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking equipment stored inside hand sink
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV is using and storing foods in an unlicensed container unit with a reach-in-cooler cold holding cooked foods, single to go service items, bags of onions and drinks stored inside reach-in-coolers.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach-in-cooler door broken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease reach-in- cooler soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking equipment stored inside 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.
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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV is using and storing foods in an unlicensed container unit with a reach-in-cooler cold holding cooked foods, single to go service items, bags of onions and drinks stored inside reach-in-coolers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach-in-cooler door broken
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease reach-in- cooler soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 28, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored in hand sink
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/. MFDV operating using a separate container storage unit behind the MFDV with, box of cooking oil, bottled water, bottle soda, bag of onions, dry storage foods, paper goods, pots, and pans.
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.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler on prep/cook side is broken and in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
Recorded at 893 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored in hand sink
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/. MFDV operating using a separate container storage unit behind the MFDV with, box of cooking oil, bottled water, bottle soda, bag of onions, dry storage foods, paper goods, pots, and pans.
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.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in-cooler on prep/cook side is broken and in disrepair
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.