EL TIPICO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT
4721 NORMANDY DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over mayo in container walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Damaged from hurricane. Manager in process of retraining. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
41-17-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter clear liquid **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged acoustic ceiling tiles Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Front line missing tile/unsealed drywall **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By office **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
33-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back bathroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. In storage walk in cooler cut vegetables, in kitchen walk in cooler peeled plantains **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:36 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.