LOS GORDITOS
1798 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-531-1283
Last inspected Apr 15, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
DEC 23
APR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found observed 2 live flies around back open door (not screened in) and 3 compartment sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016035298 | Jun 24, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2015017936 | Mar 19, 2015 | Aug 5, 2015 | $900 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found observed 2 live flies around back open door (not screened in) and 3 compartment sink
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand sink next to fryer not used at time of inspection and no splash guard to prevent and cross contamination
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Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door, side door and front window no screen closed. Observed 2 flies near 3 compartment sink and back open door.
Apr 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed 2 live flies around back open door (not screened in) and 3 compartment sink
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Sanchez Person In Charge
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed hand sink next to fryer not used at time of inspection and no splash guard to prevent and cross contamination
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door, side door and front window no screen closed. Observed 2 flies near 3 compartment sink and back open door.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over diced bananas in black Reach-In-Cooler
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in white container water at 91 F. Near warmer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees open drink in white Reach-In-Cooler
Outer openings not protected during operation. Sliding glass service window, back door and side door of MFDV open
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in reach-in-cooler
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 eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator drinking red juice during cooking.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave rusted
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.