Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SENOR ROCOTO

5522 HANLEY RD #106 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33635

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3620548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10912845
DBPR license3911472

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#7High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen from outside of establishment and began prepping sweet potatoes without first washing hands. Discussed with employee to wash hands before starting work. Employee wash hands and wore gloves before continuing work. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at three compartment sink and not sanitizing after washing. Discuss with operator the always sanitize all equipment after washing. Employee sanitize all items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. A shopping bag is used to cover cooked yucca inside storage area reach in cooler.

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked octopus and shrimp in front line reach in cooler. Raw fish for ceviche stored over ready to eat, good night, prepared onions and tomatoes inside front line reach in cooler. Employee relocate all items to an approved location at time of inspection. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, cooked beef and prepared onions inside reach in cooler, adjacent to back kitchen exit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Queso Blanco 44F-45F inside front line reach in cooler, operator stored two blocks of cheese inside cooler overnight.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Queso Blanco 44F-45F inside front line reach in cooler, operator stored two blocks of cheese inside cooler overnight.

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located next to mop sink at back exterior of restaurant.

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soil.

#16Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No consumer advisory for ceviche. Menu does not identify ceviche as raw. Employee identified all ceviche on menu at time of inspection as raw. Manager post consumer advisory for customers at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 10 Employees working no CFM present. CFM arrived during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal beverage stored inside reach in cooler, adjacent to back kitchen exit. Manager removed personal beverage at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan, chocolate cake, cookies, and other desserts for customer self-service not labeled on front counter and inside dining room reach in cooler.

#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery and limes stored over cooked potatoes, and prepared sweet potatoes inside reach and cooler. Located in storage room. Operator relocated all items to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottle with sauces and liquid liquids stored on front line cook not labeled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.