Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MEXICAN RESTAURANT UNIENDO FRONTERAS

7006 HANLEY RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33634

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3300730
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8193851
DBPR license3912175

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 31, 2023 3:30 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 2, 2023 1:46 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate9 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 5

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut peppers in walk-in cooler. Raw shelled eggs Over tortillas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, cooked chicken wings and various items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 18 live roaches throughout the establishment. 2 live inside of reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 8 egg sacs on the cooks line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 200+ppm. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A basket stored in handwash sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service .operator relocated sign and posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by grill hot water tested at 72 ran over 2 minutes **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 122 dead throughout cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-25-5

Basic – Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Dry food storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On service line pay out area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.