RESTAURANTE LA NUEVA MILAGROSA
3210 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-992-9415
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 17 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 45 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053736 | Sep 5, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2024029769 | May 2, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A bag of raw beef 45 F and a container of raw chicken wings 47 F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator states that items was left on prep table for less than 30 minutes and just moved back to reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and other cooked food in reach-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple grocery bags directly stored with raw meat in chest freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler at storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked pork 48 F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator moved to reach-in freezer for rapid chilled. Re temped: cooked pork 45 F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used coffee bags stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked meat and other cooked items in reach-in cooler. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with water only in handwash sink at kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in reach-in cooler at back kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked rice and cooked black bean in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Multiple cases of bottled waters stored on floor at dining area next to beverage coolers.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons and knives at front service area. Operator inverted for handles first.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 flour bins under prep table at cook line.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl stored in hand sink on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill a container with water
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A container of cooked cabbage stored on floor on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawed in standing water in back kitchen Employee placed under cold running water
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted or hung in back prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk Salt not labeled on prep table
Sep 11, 2024□ 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under stove top on cookline 1 dead roach under reachin cooler on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under stove top on cookline 1 dead roach under reachin cooler on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Sep 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under stove top on cookline 1 dead roach under reachin cooler on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Sep 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under stove top on cookline 1 dead roach under reachin cooler on service line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Sep 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 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 priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach behind knife holder 10 roaches under floor fan in dry storage area 1 roach on lid of oil container in dry storage area 1 roach on wall in kitchen above Pepsi cooler
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 egg casing on floor under Pepsi reachin cooler
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings along floor behind chest freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under stove top on cookline 1 dead roach under reachin cooler on service line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on shelf above prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of beans stored on floor in dry storage room
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to ac unit Observed hole in wall above door way to kitchen Observed hole in wall in dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer in back kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place in cooler
May 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cookline equipment
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reachin cooler gasket adjacent to back door 1 live roach on floor adjacent to back door 1 live roach under a plastic container of bulk rice adjacent to back door 3 live roaches in a container of beans stored on floor in dry storage room 5 live roaches on floor under dry stored shelves 5 live roaches on wall behind pre table on cookline next to hand sink 3 live roaches on cookline prep table next to hand sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings along floor base boards behind chest freezer in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on a clean plate in dish pit 2 rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator in dry storage room 30 rodent droppings along floors on cookline behind prep tables and reachin coolers 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf on cookline
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks coming from hole in wall above 3-compartment sink Observed a container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room Observed 3 clean plastic containers with rodent chew marks on dish storage shelf
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on door frame of black reachin cooler adjacent to back door 15 dead roaches along gasket and inside white refrigerator in dry storage room
May 4, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cookline equipment
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reachin cooler gasket adjacent to back door 1 live roach on floor adjacent to back door 1 live roach under a plastic container of bulk rice adjacent to back door 3 live roaches in a container of beans stored on floor in dry storage room 5 live roaches on floor under dry stored shelves 5 live roaches on wall behind pre table on cookline next to hand sink 3 live roaches on cookline prep table next to hand sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings along floor base boards behind chest freezer in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on a clean plate in dish pit 2 rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator in dry storage room 30 rodent droppings along floors on cookline behind prep tables and reachin coolers 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf on cookline
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks coming from hole in wall above 3-compartment sink Observed a container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room Observed 3 clean plastic containers with rodent chew marks on dish storage shelf
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on door frame of black reachin cooler adjacent to back door 15 dead roaches along gasket and inside white refrigerator in dry storage room
May 3, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cookline equipment
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reachin cooler gasket adjacent to back door 1 live roach on floor adjacent to back door 1 live roach under a plastic container of bulk rice adjacent to back door 3 live roaches in a container of beans stored on floor in dry storage room 5 live roaches on floor under dry stored shelves 5 live roaches on wall behind pre table on cookline next to hand sink 3 live roaches on cookline prep table next to hand sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings along floor base boards behind chest freezer in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on a clean plate in dish pit 2 rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator in dry storage room 30 rodent droppings along floors on cookline behind prep tables and reachin coolers 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf on cookline
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks coming from hole in wall above 3-compartment sink Observed a container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room Observed 3 clean plastic containers with rodent chew marks on dish storage shelf
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on door frame of black reachin cooler adjacent to back door 15 dead roaches along gasket and inside white refrigerator in dry storage room
May 3, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cookline equipment
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reachin cooler gasket adjacent to back door 1 live roach on floor adjacent to back door 1 live roach under a plastic container of bulk rice adjacent to back door 3 live roaches in a container of beans stored on floor in dry storage room 5 live roaches on floor under dry stored shelves 5 live roaches on wall behind pre table on cookline next to hand sink 3 live roaches on cookline prep table next to hand sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings along floor base boards behind chest freezer in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on a clean plate in dish pit 2 rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator in dry storage room 30 rodent droppings along floors on cookline behind prep tables and reachin coolers 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf on cookline
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks coming from hole in wall above 3-compartment sink Observed a container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room Observed 3 clean plastic containers with rodent chew marks on dish storage shelf
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on door frame of black reachin cooler adjacent to back door 15 dead roaches along gasket and inside white refrigerator in dry storage room
May 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on cookline equipment
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on reachin cooler gasket adjacent to back door 1 live roach on floor adjacent to back door 1 live roach under a plastic container of bulk rice adjacent to back door 3 live roaches in a container of beans stored on floor in dry storage room 5 live roaches on floor under dry stored shelves 5 live roaches on wall behind pre table on cookline next to hand sink 3 live roaches on cookline prep table next to hand sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 rodent droppings along floor base boards behind chest freezer in dry storage room 2 rodent droppings on a clean plate in dish pit 2 rodent droppings on top of white refrigerator in dry storage room 30 rodent droppings along floors on cookline behind prep tables and reachin coolers 4 rodent droppings on dry storage shelf on cookline
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rodent rub marks coming from hole in wall above 3-compartment sink Observed a container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room Observed 3 clean plastic containers with rodent chew marks on dish storage shelf
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 3 roaches and container lid with rodent chew marks filled with beans and stored on floor in dry storage room.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed prescription pills stored on cookline shelf Corrected observed employee remove
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 cutting board stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl stored in bulk flour on cookline adjacent to oven Corrected -observed employee remove
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed stored on cookline dry storage shelves
Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches on door frame of black reachin cooler adjacent to back door 15 dead roaches along gasket and inside white refrigerator in dry storage room
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table Corrected observed employee discard
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall above 3-compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected observed employee place in reachin cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour with no label Corrected-observed employee label
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef stored over cut onions in reach in cooler, corrected operator placed raw ground beef on bottom shelf of cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk open over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees drink stored in reach in cooler not separated nor identified.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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