NUEVO ASADOS AL CARBON
7212 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813 9333505
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent dropping in areas of kitchen: 15 rodent droppings on cooksline underneath 3 compartment sink and in between stove 25 rodent droppings in dry storage food area 25 rodent droppings in old equipment storage 25 rodent droppings in service area across from cooksline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052482 | Aug 20, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2017042332 | May 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | $440 |
| 3--2016013290 | Mar 14, 2016 | May 25, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed bagged raw fish stored in bus tub with smashed plantains in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with blue liquid in back room near dry storage at time of inspection
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection wasn't
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf above main cook line at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on kitchen floor behind cooks line equipment at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection wasn't
In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed ladle stored on oven door handle at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment is soiled at time of inspection.
Dec 30, 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 priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. license expired 2/1/2025
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Norena expired 7/2/2025 Prometric
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to left of triple sink pulling away and exposing gap in kitchen at time of inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. license expired 2/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked rice and black beans in walk in cooler. Operator moved beef to appropriate area during inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Norena expired 7/2/2025 Prometric
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to left of triple sink pulling away and exposing gap in kitchen at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk sugar in storage are near microwave and coffee machine not covered at time of inspection.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fries in hot box front kitchen area at 121 F. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Owner states no hand sink was ever installed near 3 compartment sink. No Plan Review plans on file.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near cooksline
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
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Cooksline prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout front and back kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Near 3 compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Stored food not covered. Cooked foods in large pots opened in walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side and back kitchen doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy soiled underneath cooking equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. In back kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Front kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease front and back kitchen area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Aug 20, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 21 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 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 barehands making a to food container with arepas.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent dropping in areas of kitchen: 15 rodent droppings on cooksline underneath 3 compartment sink and in between stove 25 rodent droppings in dry storage food area 25 rodent droppings in old equipment storage 25 rodent droppings in service area across from cooksline
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands with gloves on in the 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jamaly Vivas Person In Charge
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 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. Observed employees drink on prep table on cooksline with open arepas sitting on table waiting to be prepped.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in plastic containers on middle shelf in walk-in-freezer not separated and identified.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees used face mask on counter with food seasonings on cooksline
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed side and back kitchen doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy soiled underneath cooking equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. In back kitchen area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Front kitchen area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease front and back kitchen area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cooksline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cooksline
No hot running in establishment. Turned off due to hot water heater broken. Per Owner/Manager
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boxes of raw chicken sitting out at room temperature 49 F. Operating placing back walk-in-freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards and microwave on cooksline
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's and Women's restroom Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom
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. Operator in front kitchen area prepping food not wearing a hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door near front kitchen area
Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in walk-in-cooler storage
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooksline and prep area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.