TO ESTA RICO
7309 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604
Last inspected Nov 22, 2024 · 5 visits since February 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Self sufficient MFDV has no running water.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Self sufficient MFDV has no running water.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Unlicensed establishments located on same property as MFDV location
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The bottle label does not state use for clean contact surfaces or dishes and silverware sanitizing. Not the property sanitizer
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 hot running water in 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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed operator taking food into and bringing food from building on same property not licensed or an approved commissary.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food being prepared outside. Observed operator cutting up corn on the cob outside
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink not functioning
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 911 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 911 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Observed - From initial inspection : 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 http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 911 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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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 http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: No running water in establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored outside. Box of unwashed onions. Operator brought inside MFDV Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
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