Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL DIAMANTE RESTAURANT

4422 N HUBERT AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3449963
Visit number5
Inspection Visit ID10707793
DBPR license3909694

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Ready to eat queso in Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over lime in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw chicken and shell eggs during time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl inside Employee handwash sink in back kitchen. Employee removed metal bowl during time of inspection.

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink at front counter and back kitchen. Employee provided paper towels to Employee handwash sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for refried beans, milk in Walk in cooler. No date marking for cooked chicken, cooked pork in Reach in cooler.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on Employee handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service sauce container used as scoop in feta cheese container and salsa containers in Reach in cooler. Bowl used as scoop in bean container. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of lime, unwashed lettuce and other produce stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter.

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching corn flour in corn flour bin. Operator removed handle from produce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Walk in cooler door rusted.

#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.