EL TIO NICA
5995 PARK BLVD · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-02-6High 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. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Inspector observed all frozen raw meats stored at the bottom shelf of reach in freezer near fryers. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. Emailed operator vomiting or diarrheal event form in Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. No proof of employee training. Operators wife and daughter are engaging in food preparation during inspection. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Inspector will return to verify employee training within 60 days of original routine inspection on 3/25/24. Time extension given for May 24, 2024 or after. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans In stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance not date marked. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone fridge handles heavily soiled near kitchen entrance. Microwave door handle soiled with food debris. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On the side/behind reach in fridge/freezer near hand sink on back wall of kitchen area. Under hand sink near back door entrance. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and food debris under fryers and stove on kitchen cook line. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall under shelves in dry storage area near ice machine. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Hole in wall in dry storage near ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone fridge gaskets soiled with mold like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.