MI PUEBLITO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT INC
5802 NORTH ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-874-0770
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in kitchen not landing on food. 1 flying insect crawling on uncooked rice in storage shed in back of building. See stop sale for rice.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles in kitchen are unpainted accoustic tiles. Discussed with owner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen showing water damage. Discussed with owner.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two pans on drying rack over 3 compartment sink not inverted. Ice bucket sitting on ice machine not inverted. Discussed with owner
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bare concrete is cracked in places in kitchen.
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in kitchen not landing on food. 1 flying insect crawling on uncooked rice in storage shed in back of building. See stop sale for rice.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over prepared soup in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with owner. manager moved chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 flying insect crawling on uncooked rice in storage shed in back of building. See stop sale for rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pieces of steak in low reach in cooler in middle of kitchen area have been there since yesterday. Beef (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of steak in low reach in cooler in middle of kitchen area have been there since yesterday. Beef (47F - Cold Holding) steak (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding)discussed with operator to move food to a different cooler. Walk in cooler - Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); bean soup (45F - Cold Holding) ambient air temperature 43F operator called maintenance Reach in cooler in bakery area -butter (46F - Cold Holding); flan (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in display hot unit in server station. chicharrones (118F - Hot Holding); sausage (119F - Hot Holding)
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees present with no certified food manager onsite. Manager arrived during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, soup and smoothie mix in walk in cooler missing dates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in ready to eat rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles in kitchen are unpainted accoustic tiles. Discussed with owner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen showing water damage. Discussed with owner.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two pans on drying rack over 3 compartment sink not inverted. Ice bucket sitting on ice machine not inverted. Discussed with owner
Counter in poor repair located in kitchen by inside door. Counter is very torn up and not smooth or easily cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone. 1 on prep table and 1 on shelves. Discussed with owner.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under counter fridge in kitchen by inside door has a lot of ice buildup.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several large bins under prep table in bakery area have submerged handles.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bakery area missing sign.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bare concrete is cracked in places in kitchen.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A bag of frozen meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at bakery kitchen.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
Jul 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Beef soup 129 f cooked at 7:00 am 1st temp at 10:58 am
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw pork 52 f cook yuca 51 f cook pork 52 f cut lettuce 52 f cook sausage cheese mix. Cook potatoes 52 f Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Beef soup 129 f cooked at 7:00 am 1st temp at 10:58 am
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in glass cooler by cooks line tortilla presser. ambient 52 f Raw pork 52 f cook yuca 51 f cook pork 52 f cut lettuce 52 f cook sausage cheese mix. Cook potatoes 52 f held overnight see stop sale Walk in : cheese 46 f cut tomatoes 46 f
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook bean soup walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over vegetables in Reach-In-Cooler on cooks-line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing Sink near back kitchen door
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in Walk-In-Cooler
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing signs provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust, grease and food debris
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On prep table in bakery area
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over box of tomatoes in walk-in-cooler
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. Cutting boards on cooksline
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator using barehand to cut up and add passion fruit to a blender for smoothie
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using front kitchen hand sink to rinse out wet wiping towel
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area and near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.