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HASTA LA TAMBORA

6943 HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1313977
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10785308
DBPR license3954055

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

#6High Priority08A-24-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over sausage in reach in cooler adjacent to back door Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantain (120 – Hot Holding) on warmer adjacent to fryers.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools stored in hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cabbage stored on floor under front registers.

#2Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Reachin cooler stored outside of food truck adjacent to door of food truck. Refrigerator contains foods such as cheese, butter, cabbage, plantains, and empanadas. Operator placed refrigerator in approved commissary at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket adjacent to hand sink.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk oil not labeled on shelf above stove

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.