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EL DIAMANTE RESTAURANT

4422 N HUBERT AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3637546
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10937813
DBPR license3909694

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata 45F at 11:20am stored inside Walk in cooler overnight. Cooked beans 47F at 11:20am cooked and stored inside Walk in cooler since Tuesday 10/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 45F at 11:20am stored inside Walk in cooler overnight. Cooked beans 47F at 11:20am cooked and stored inside Walk in cooler since Tuesday 10/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Located at back exterior of building, adjacent to dish room. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at service counter used for storing cleaning brush, chemical spray bottles, and wiping cloth. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Reach in freezer added next to Walk in cooler. No plans available under license. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles located at Employee handwash sink at front service counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in both male and female bathroom. Employee turned on hot water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located on front line cook adjacent to fan extractor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee stored bottled water on top of prep table and cutting table on front line cook. Discussed with employee. Employee removed water bottle. Cleaned and sanitized prep table and cutting board during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinking from a bottled water on front line cook. Discussed with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of limes stored on floor in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.