Inspection Report

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RENE'S MEXICAN KITCHEN AT 17TH

2802 N 16 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3491818
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8853487
DBPR license3917432

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying rack.

#3Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with all 3 bays being set up. Operator has employee set up 3 compartment sink in correct order.

#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near grill.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.