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MI PUEBLITO BAKERY AND RESTAURANT INC

5802 NORTH ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3714829
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13753322
DBPR license3916644

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#12High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies in kitchen not landing on food. 1 flying insect crawling on uncooked rice in storage shed in back of building. See stop sale for rice. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over prepared soup in walk in cooler. Discussed proper storage with owner. manager moved chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 flying insect crawling on uncooked rice in storage shed in back of building. See stop sale for rice. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pieces of steak in low reach in cooler in middle of kitchen area have been there since yesterday. Beef (47F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pieces of steak in low reach in cooler in middle of kitchen area have been there since yesterday. Beef (47F – Cold Holding) steak (44F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding)discussed with operator to move food to a different cooler. Walk in cooler – Swiss cheese (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); bean soup (45F – Cold Holding) ambient air temperature 43F operator called maintenance Reach in cooler in bakery area -butter (46F – Cold Holding); flan (47F – Cold Holding); eggs (53F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located in display hot unit in server station. chicharrones (118F – Hot Holding); sausage (119F – Hot Holding) **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate53A-05-6

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/ 6 employees present with no certified food manager onsite. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans, soup and smoothie mix in walk in cooler missing dates. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in ready to eat rice. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles in kitchen are unpainted accoustic tiles. Discussed with owner. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles in kitchen showing water damage. Discussed with owner. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two pans on drying rack over 3 compartment sink not inverted. Ice bucket sitting on ice machine not inverted. Discussed with owner **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Counter in poor repair located in kitchen by inside door. Counter is very torn up and not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone. 1 on prep table and 1 on shelves. Discussed with owner. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under counter fridge in kitchen by inside door has a lot of ice buildup. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Several large bins under prep table in bakery area have submerged handles. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in bakery area missing sign. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Bare concrete is cracked in places in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 1:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.