Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL TENAMPA

1800 16 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33704

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2941861
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7076498
DBPR license6200800

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 22, 2019 10:49 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 22, 2019 4:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn beef hash 68°f reached 42°f, raw shell eggs 64°f reached 45°f, sausage patties 48°f reached 37-41°f placed into reach in freezer/ice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#13High Priority08A-05-4

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over salsa and cut lettuce in two door stand up reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 5 behind board covering wall by fountain machine, 2 on floor by fountain machine, 2 in dry storage area- operator discarded and clean and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn beef hash **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Powdered soap- labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 10/1/19 **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic36-40-5

Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Pipe for water heater **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior cook equipment, reach in cooler gasket 3 door on cook line, hood filters, walk in cooler shelving **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling over walk in cooler Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By walk in cooler, front line, kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic25-10-4

Basic – Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Cook line **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Duct tape on reach in cooler, reach in cooler gasket and reach in cooler shelving with rust that has pitted the surface two door stand up reach in cooler, walk in cooler shelving plastic chipping **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Side door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic10-08-4

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Server station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic35B-13-4

Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Behind reach in freezer in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 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
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.