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
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags being used to hold raw meat in reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed one item in grocery bag still. Operator wrapped tamales in clear wrap and then placed in bag. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Two employees- 1 over 60 days and 1 only been here 2 weeks **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: No employee training available at this time. **Time Extended**
Basic 6
32-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Doors are still not self closing at this time. **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing underneath three compartment sink and next to water heater in main kitchen area and underneath posted paperwork in front serving area next to register. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed cove molding still not fixed. **Time Extended**
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: No covered waste receptacle at this time. **Time Extended**
36-22-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area behind and underneath hot make line in main kitchen area covered with standing water. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed standing water still in this area. **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Wall soiled with accumulated grease in front serving area behind grill top next to cold holding unit. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed wall is still soiled with grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled racks next to three compartment sink. Hood vents soiled with grease in main kitchen. Oven sides soiled w/ grease in main kitchen on right side. The Reach in freezer next to the hot holding unit and next to the other reach in freezer exterior soiled with build up of grease and debris. Soiled racks in reach in cooler in outside storage parallel to dry storage racks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Oven sides and hood vents still soiled with grease. Time extended. Reach in coolers cleaned. Complied. Reach in freezer exterior cleaned. Complied. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:10 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.