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EL TIPICO CRIOLLO #2

4820 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3440899
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8729925
DBPR license3916595

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate10 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 2

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over container of feta cheese in reach-in-cooler on cooksline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front kitchen cold bar Shrimp salad (62 F – Cold Holding); Potato salad (63 F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (63 F – Cold Holding); Pasta salad (63 F – Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (68 F – Cold Holding) Operators placing in walk-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

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#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

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#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooksline **Warning**

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#17Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink on cooksline **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots on top shelf over 3 compartment sink not inverted **Warning**

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#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

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#3Basic14-09-4

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

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

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#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

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#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of carrots, onions and plantains on floor in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

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#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

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#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

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#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink on cooksline **Warning**

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#10Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.