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SAL & PIMIENTA RESTAURANT

6110 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3367729
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8446500
DBPR license3915849

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 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 2

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork and cooked meat in reach in freezer near back door.. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over French fries in reach in freezer near back door. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar and handwash sink in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal pots and pans above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in ice at bar. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers throughout establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 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.