Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ANTIJITOS LATIN CRAVINGS

2300 W COLUMBUS DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 18, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2877117
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6911959
DBPR license3912424

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 18, 2019 3:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 19, 2019 3:24 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority6 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#9High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw fish to handling clean equipment without washing hands.

#10High Priority09-01-4

High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server handle lime slices with barehands. Discussed with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Blue cutting board observed rinsed in prep sink and then put on clean shelf in kitchen.

#12High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk on counter 74 °F, relocated to cooler.

#13High Priority03B-01-5

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pork 94-111 °F, plantains 130 °F.

#14High Priority02C-01-4

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date labeling observed in facility.

#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping observed on pipe above ice machine in dish area – unable to determine soft or dry. 7 droppings observed on floor under dish machine – unable to determine soft or dry. 3 soft droppings observed under floor mixer. 1 dropping observed under juice station – unable to determine soft or dry. 2 droppings observed behind cooler at juice station – unable to determine soft or dry. 8 soft droppings observed under food prep table in mechanical room. 10 droppings on floor in mechanical tool room – unable to determine soft or dry. 8 droppings observed under big oven – unable to determine soft or dry. 3 droppings observed on floor under a milk crate in bakery – unable to determine soft or dry. 6 droppings observed under display case at front counter – unable to determine soft or dry. 1 dropping observed on shelf with clean plates at front counter – unable to determine soft or dry.

#16High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along pipes above ice machine in dish area.

Intermediate 6

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made. Space between outdoor walk in coolers and freezers closed in. Walls made of unsealed wood. Floors are unsealed concrete. Semi-enclosed space (one door way without door that goes to the outside) includes reach in coolers and freezers. Cargo container outside used for dry food storage. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days.

#19Intermediate53B-01-5

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.

#20Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. Plumbing disconnected.

#21Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen.

#22Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 8

#1Basic12B-01-4

Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Employee relocated food outside of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in outside addition.

#3Basic08B-40-4

Basic – Food being prepared in a room that has screening in place of all or part of a wall.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of vegetables in water on floor of kitchen and floor of walk in cooler.

#5Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Coolers and freezers.

#6Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knives and spatulas stored in cracks between pieces of equipment and between walls and tables.

#7Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Kitchen door observed open, screen door torn.

#8Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outside addition.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:29 AM.

Violation category totals
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
3 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.