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 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sliced onion in reach in cooler across from stove top ranges, raw fish below raw chicken in walk in cooler, Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings first temp taken 10:05 (125F – Hot Holding), cooked chicken 123f first temp taken 9:45. Operator reheated items in oven: chicken wings second temp 171f taken at 10:19, cooked chicken second temp 191 at 10:30 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spoke with operator about the importance of one. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-07-5Intermediate – 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. Provided Operator with Big 6 food borne illness print out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel in hand sink and milk residue drained in sink. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee training expired 05/2025 operator states her already ordered new food handlers training books. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spay bottle of chemical unlabeled , operator Labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in kitchen , operator states the will replace them next month **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on reach in cooler located close to kitchen entry doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I provided operator with chocking poster at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of packed frozen meat in back of kitchen close to door improperly thawing , operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop water. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:40 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.