TITO'S LATIN KITCHEN
1809 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 646-430-2917
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed food stored in walk in cooler in soiled food containers at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles in kitchen at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled at time of inspection
Oct 27, 2025Inspection 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled at time of inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in-cooler near stove
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on rack with round food bowl.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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. Near walk-in-cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on prep table with food (peeled plantains).
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Light not functioning. In walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over peeled plantains in walk-in-cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket stored inside hand sink in back kitchen area
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of juices on floor walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over plantains in reach-in-cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bicycle in kitchen area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender container stored inside front kitchen area hand sink
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unenclosed beverage in reach-in-freezer
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.