EL OSO BLANCO RESTAURANT
3611 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 220 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed restaurant with no license operating and serving the public, at time of inspection. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on front line cooler , and cutting board on prep table next to stove soiled, discussed with operator the importance of clean surfaces. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed , sponge, scrubber , and a small bucket of soap in handwashing sink next to tall reach in cooler , employee moved items out of the sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, discussed with operator the importance of test strips. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on front line cooler , and cutting board on prep table next to stove grooved, discussed with operator the importance of clean smooth surfaces. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.employee phone on counter next to food scale , employee moved item to appropriate location . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.at hand sinks behind front counter, employee hung handwashing signs up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.discussed with the operator the need for a mop sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:18 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.