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CEPAS TAPAS

5330 EHRLICH ROAD STE 103 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457473
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8757943
DBPR license3917130

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 black beetle-like insects inside maiz morado and bomba rice bin in dry storage. Operator discarded both rice and maiz. Removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Maiz morado and bomba rice were contaminated with black beetle-like insects. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate11-27-4

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. A vomit and diarrhea clean up plan has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee placed cutting board in Employee handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee removed cutting board during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on chemical rack next to Employee handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold-like substance. Located in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 cutting board located inside front line cook area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of plantains stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator relocated plantains to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Community dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Bicycle stored inside storage room. Operator removed bicycle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.