TRES AMIGOS CANTINA
2025 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.689.6476
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
MAY 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 14 live roach underneath Steam table by ice machine. 1 live roach inside electric box on side of steam table by dishwasher.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029704 | May 16, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2021055579 | Nov 3, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2020018402 | Mar 30, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese, cut tomatoes and cut lettuce held at 49F in flip top cooler. Bottom door was left open. Operator closed all doors. Rechecked after 30 minutes, No temp change. Operator removed all items to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken (119F); Cooked Beef Steak (127F) in steam table. Operator removed double pans, items increased to over 145F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table next to tea dispensers. Water bottle by coffee machine. Operator removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf over hot table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on lower shelf in prep area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under and behind soda fountain heads. Flip top cooler door gaskets
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle. Operator placed label
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Soda gun nozzle. Operator cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf over hot table. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in 85F water in container on cookline. Operator discarded water.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At bar 3 compartment sink. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato salsa in ice bath at bar held at 49F and 51. Operator filled ice to top.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can oper blade soiled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on dish machine. Operator placed label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on bottom shelf in prep area. Drink glasses at wait station.
Food stored on floor. Box of pork on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf
Jul 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef for fajitas and tacos in chef base cooler on cookline at 51F. Operator placed into walk in cooler at 3:05. Rechecked temp at 3:25, 49F
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at less than 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 200ppm.
May 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Walk in cooler: Observed 2 sealed bags of cooked chicken with prep date of 5-9 no prep time. Refried beans, no date 2 bags- operator stated made yesterday Black beans, no date, 5 bags- operator stated made yesterday Observed 8 bags of cooked chicken dated 5-10 with no prep times. Observe 6 sealed bags with cheese, peppers and milk not dated. Observed 4 bags of sealed cooked ground beef dated 5-9 with no prep time. Discussed with manager to not seal bags. If bags are sealed then all bags must be labeled with production date, and time that the food was bagged up. Any products held within 48 hours or less do not need a plan.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Using date of birth, on one certificate. Manager got date from employee
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue built up in fruit slicer.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operation conducting ROP with cooked meats, cooked sauces, and cooked soups. Provided operator HACCP outline to submit to Tallahassee.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses above soda fountain wet nesting
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink in bar area
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef behind cooked shrimp and chicken in cooler drawer on cook line. Manager moved raw products to separate side
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue built up in fruit slicer.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operation conducting ROP with cooked meats, cooked sauces, and cooked soups. Provided operator HACCP outline to submit to Tallahassee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles hanging on ladder near bar area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 water bottles next to 1/2 sheet pans on rack. Kitchen manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses above soda fountain wet nesting
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excess debris behind dumpster.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pan of cooked peppers stored under unwashed pineapples. Manager moved the cooked peppers
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand wash sink in bar area
May 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring devices for high temperature dishwasher.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath compartment sink.
May 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 14 live roach underneath Steam table by ice machine. 1 live roach inside electric box on side of steam table by dishwasher.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher reaches 124F. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring devices for high temperature dishwasher.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle on small refrigerator at end of cooks line are solid.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach underneath steam table by ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stored on shelves by soda boxes are stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath dishwasher.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath soda machine in kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked chicken inside walk in cooler is sitting in cooked chicken
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 107F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in corner by dishwasher.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Water draining onto floor surface. Three compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 3, 2023□ 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along walk-in freezer door
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.