Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL TABLADO RESTAURANT & PATIO BAR

5008 W LINEBAUGH AVE #20 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2025
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488598
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8843403
DBPR license3906892

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 7

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw frozen pork belly stored in garbage bags in chest freezers, adjacent to three compartment sink.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in the same contains with raw beef patty and pork sausage on front line Reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw pork butt in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper thawed in bag.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tabs stored over clean plates on front line cook during time of inspection. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink.

#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 500+ppm. Operator readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 200ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line Reach in freezer.

#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw fish in plastic bin not stored 6 inches off floor in Walk in cooler.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in front line Reach in freezer not covered.

#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed in bag in Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on prep kitchen shelf not labeled. Operator added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.