SUYS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1910 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Tampa FL 33607 · 8132801910
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked steak 98 F stored in steam well. Recommended operator to reheat cooked steak to 165F or higher.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot stored on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed pot.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service area. Provided.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled waters stored on prep table and on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the public at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of WD-40 and a can of bug spray stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved items to chemical storage area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided a few Quat test strips for operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef tripes, cooked chorizo and cooked yellow rice in reach-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. Operator moved handle up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. Operator post a sign at time of inspection.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 48 F, cooked chorizo 45 F, Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked beef 48 F and cooked chorizo 45 F stored on other food containers in flip top cooler at cook line. Discussed with operator about the flip top cooler has no ambient cold air on top, food needs to be directly in the cold well or inside the reach-in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple wiping clothes and cutting mat stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, beef soup and various cooked food in multiple reach-in coolers. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on wall in kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oils stored on floor in dry storage room. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men and women restrooms. Priority: Basic
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on triple sink with amber colored liquid in it at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen at time of inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork in reachin cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reachin cooler next to back door Corrected -observed employee place raw chicken on bottom shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee replace
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored in floor in kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in women's and men's restrooms
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers of water stored on floor
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor Corrected -observed operator place on shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with vinegar not labeled Corrected employee label
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.