EL RODEO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL
1110 N US HWY 41 · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, sour cream 54 F, cut lettuce 54 F, raw beef 54 F in reach in prep cooler across from grill. Employee moved items to a working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on top of reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
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 2 expired food handler certifications. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in seasonings. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.