EL DIAMANTE RESTAURANT
4422 N HUBERT AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings and raw beef in reach-in freezer. Discussed with operator about proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping under prep table at cooks line, 2 behind stove on cooks line, 1 on gas pipe behind fryer on cooks line, 3 inside oven on cooks line, 59 under front service counter. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Along piping by the water heater and along piping behind cooks line. Upper corner of the wall behind big beverage cooler at dining area. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler : Cold holding: Menudo 47 °F, chicken soup 48 °F, cooked rice 50 °F, pork soup 48 °F, cooked beans 46 °F, shrimp soup 48 °F, sour cream 48°F, whole tilapia 48°F. Operator stated that she turn temperature higher to defrost more than 4 hours from last night. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: Menudo 47 °F, chicken soup 48 °F, cooked rice 50 °F, pork soup 48 °F, cooked beans 46 °F, shrimp soup 48 °F, sour cream 48°F, whole tilapia 48 °F. Operator stated that she turn temperature higher to defrost from last night, readjusted temperature lower at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outdoor mop sink. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Spray bottle with chlorine tested 200+ppm. Discussed with operator to remade solution. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maria Alonzo Mota, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, expired on 09-14-2020. **Warning**
35A-01-4Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed 2 cats in the office/ living quarters. Both cats ran through kitchen to outside. Cats have re-entered through kitchen into office / living quarters. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired at 02-03-2021. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at three compartment sink . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 7
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed 4 containers of waste cooking oil and 2 bottles of used engine oil stored by dumpster. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Corner next to stove on cooks line. Office/ living quarter door. Hole in ceiling. By big beverage cooler at dining area. **Warning**
36-47-5Basic – Hood soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container. **Warning**
43-01-4Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed a hole on the bottom corner of the door that leads to kitchen. Hole in wall in office/ living quarters that leads to exterior. **Warning**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of walk-in cooler door. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.