Inspection Report

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EL RODEO MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL

1110 N US HWY 41 · RUSKIN · Hillsborough County · FL 33570

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3685741
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13669633
DBPR license3910894

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on top of reach in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute at soda machine. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink above reach in cooler at bar. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic10-20-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.