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TO ESTA RICO

7309 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604

Last inspected Nov 22, 2024 · 5 visits since February 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3954012
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
Worst finding on record
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Self sufficient MFDV has no running water.
High priority/27-12-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 22, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 22, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

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.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Self sufficient MFDV has no running water.
High priority/27-12-4/Warning
Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Unlicensed establishments located on same property as MFDV location
High priority/27-27-4/Warning
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
High priority/41-28-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No hot running water in establishment.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food being prepared outside. Observed operator cutting up corn on the cob outside
Basic/08B-32-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Basic/35B-05-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink not functioning
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionLicensing Inspection

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Feb 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 14, 2024Administrative determination recommendedLicensing Inspection

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.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: No running water in establishment. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Observed: Food stored outside. Box of unwashed onions. Operator brought inside MFDV Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Priority: Basic
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning

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.