TAMALE FACTORY
2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 4, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-516-6225
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has bar with 3 stools and observed customers eating inside. Operator added outdoor seating 20 chairs
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from a NOST classification to an SEAT classification by adding 3 barstools for seating on interior of restaurant and tables and chairs outside totaling a total of 27 seats for customers to sit and dine. Establishment is on municipal water and sewer. Gave seating change evaluation form to operator and currently awaiting signatures and section 2 and three from utility company and fire marshal for approval of seats.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator went from a NOST classification to an SEAT classification by adding 3 barstools for seating on interior of restaurant and tables and chairs outside totaling a total of 27 seats for customers to sit and dine. Gave operator seating change evaluation form and awaiting signatures in sections by utility company and fire marshal.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water by service line at 120f.
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter
Feb 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small make table shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler on cook line: sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamale (47F - Cold Holding); chicken tamale (46F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding)
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Manager added warning labels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and reach in cooler on cook line
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator added 23 seats for dining from 0
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over green sauce in reach in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales and green sauces in reach in cooler not dated. Frozen premade tamales in reach in freezer not dated
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has bar with 3 stools and observed customers eating inside. Operator added outdoor seating 20 chairs
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in pan of water at 67f. Discussed using water at 135f or no water
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan in grab n go cooler not labeled or dated
Mar 31, 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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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed grab n go cooler with green juice, beet juice and orange juice.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Castillo
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled
Jul 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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