Q PASO CHAMO
7906 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-520-0553
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 26
JUN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed wastewater backing up from three compartment sink while washing hands in handwash sink. Wastewater pipe clogged, operator unclogged at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw eggs 88°F at 3:35 PM operator left out at room temperature from 10 AM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 88°F at 3:35 PM operator left out at room temperature from 10 AM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by coffee maker. Operator unblocked sink at time of inspection.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small blender stored inside handwashing sink. Operator remove blender at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified from food to be served to the public. Locate inside reach in freezer.
Jun 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without first washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands, then wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple food items: shredded mozzarella, pizza, bread, ham and frozen bacon stored inside shopping bags. Manager removed shredded mozzarella and placed inside food grade safe container at time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands only at designated hand washing sinks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee purse stored inside handwashing sink. Employee removed purse 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. Cooked pasta and milk inside reach in cooler not dated. Manager added Date at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. One package of takeout containers stored on floor. Employee relocated takeout containers 6 inches off the floor at time of inspection.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of shredded mozzarella 53 F stored in reach-in cooler. Per operator, cheese was stored on prep table for the last 30 minutes and just moved into reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on sandwich prep cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A folded camp chair stored in handwash sink, and a large mixer stored in front of the handwash sink. Operator able to moved items and got access to handwash sink at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wore hair net.
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.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 9822 ANDERSON RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 9822 ANDERSON RD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ The establishment opens and operating at time of inspection.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks. Observed wastewater backing up from three compartment sink while washing hands in handwash sink. Wastewater pipe clogged, operator unclogged at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperature control food stored on table top - Cold holding: sliced ham 52 F, raw bacon 48 F, shredded mozzarella 63 F, raw shell egg 70 F ambient. Small counter top cooler: minced chorizo (53F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large mixer. Operator relocated mixer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. A bucket of icing stored on floor.
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.