DON RUFINOS CARNITAS
4908 E BROADWAY AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked beef (109F – Hot Holding). Manager started reheating product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cooler. Manager moved **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment currently on warning due 2-4 Luis Rivera **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added 2 grills and has 2 wood fired pots with lids to fry items. Operator currently getting items modified to be self closing. All proteins are being cooked on grills **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment currently on warning due 2-4 **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment currently on warning due 2-4 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned on water and started functioning **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:06 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.