Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CENTRO CANTINA

1600 E 8 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3330919
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8350177
DBPR license3912719

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: salsa 46 F, guac 50 F, open put on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bulk box of foil on handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at bar.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Bulk box of plastic cups on floor in kitchen.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen and bar.

#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Onions in reach in cooler.

#5Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near grill and frozen drink machines.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 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.