EL DIAMANTE RESTAURANT
4422 N HUBERT AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag located inside microwave. Operator removed rice into an approved container during time of inspection. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Shopping bags used to store tortillas in Reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of dish pit adjacent to three compartment sink. 1 live roach on window sill beneath air conditioner in dish pit. 1 live roach on Reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in dry storage room on top of chair. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-23-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach casing on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. Operator removed some egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 roach egg casing inside griddle in kitchen area. 1 roach egg casing on top of light switch box adjacent to Reach in cooler. 2 egg casing on floor beneath Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room. Observed 1 rodent dropping on kitchen floor behind chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 rodent dropping found on top of grease trap next to three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping found on shelf beneath air conditioner in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside kitchen stovetop burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 8 dead roaches inside air conditioning vent over dry storage shelf, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall located in dish pit room, next to wall air conditioner. Hole in wall in dry storage area, next to air conditioner. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.