EL TENAMPA
1800 16 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above open container of oatmeal in cooler near gas stove. Operator placed raw beef below oatmeal. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings on floor against wall in dry-storage room. 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath reach-in cooler on cooks line. 13 rodent droppings underneath flat-top grill on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then touching clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 10:44am. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. a. cooked sausage patty (47F – Cold Holding); b. shredded cheese (45F – Cold Holding); c. diced ham (51F – Cold Holding); d. raw chicken (48F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black beans and cooked ground beef on shelf in walk-in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle on top of hand wash sink near warewashing area containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in wait station area is soiled with red and black substance.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach-in cooler door handles on cooks line.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles cracked in dry-storage room amd throughout kitchen.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of liquid margarine stored on floor near kitchen rear exit door. Operator placed margarine on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine temperature gauge not registering. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of chicken base and sour cream containers in coolers to store oatmeal and grits. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of black beans not covered in walk-in cooler.
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan attached to bldg in kitchen is soiled with dust buildup.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:36 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.