Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DON RUFINOS 3

4908 E BROADWAY AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1335514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13727055
DBPR license3954315

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed pots and pans stored outside side of trailer and manager stated they were washed outside of the trailer with soap and water only. No sanitizer. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies flying around food trailer landing on door and racks inside of trailer **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler cut cabbage (62F – Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator state employee started two weeks ago. Manager had employee sign agreement form **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14Intermediate51-22-5

Intermediate – Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Trailer obtaining water from faucet at flea market. Trailer not moveable due to flat tires. **Warning** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate27-17-4

Intermediate – Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Water at hand sink and three compartment gurgling and water is not coming out consistently **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed three large pot stored outside of food truck **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Evidence of unapproved cooking by evidence of woodfired cooking cart with no lid and exposed to open environment, with built up ash and stacks of firewood and grease on ground. Operator verified they were cooking earlier. Not on approved plans. Discussed with the operator about proper cooking procedures and utilizing commissary for additional cooking. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed 1 cooler with warmed tortillas outside of food trailer. Observed 1 cooler with cooked meats stored outside of food truck Observed steam well with cooked meats on table outside of trailer. Observed pan with house made salsas and portions of cut cabbage on table **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4Basic51-36-1

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Tires are flat on back end of trailer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic16-25-5

Basic – Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Evidence of warewashing outside. Observed table with soap and scrub pads with grayish water only ground with bubbles. Operator conformed they were cleaning pots. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.