Inspection Report

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EL TENAMPA

1800 16 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3629030
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13456801
DBPR license6200800

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 2

#8High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings along wall immediately parallel to front door of the kitchen. Additionally rub marks were observed in the hallway to the restrooms. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Discussed with operator to clean rub marks from notated areas. **Time Extended**

Warning
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at hose in rear of establishment along fence. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Discussed with operator who advised he still needs time to purchase hose bib. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of salsa prepared on site not all date marked. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in the wait pass area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Condition of ice machine improved however requires additional cleaning. Discussed with operator. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on any employee engaged with handling food. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer leaking condensation and into a metal pan. Torn gasket in reach in cooler across from flat top. Torn gasket observed in reach in refrigerator along West wall. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and debris behind cookline and underneath prep tables next to walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of prep tables with an accumulation of dust and debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked potato and cut melon stored in walk in cooler uncovered. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 11:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.