EL POLLO CARTEL
7611 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw Tilapia in Ceviche no parasite destruction of any kind present. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink, manager removed cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche served with raw fish not identified on menu, manager placed star next to menu. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager says wife has the training but no way of verifying training. **Warning**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for fish served raw, manager was given consumer advisory to display **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted above 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Entrance to establishment has gap on bottom not sealed **Warning**
50-04-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and hood filters soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:22 PM.
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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.