Alain Perez
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Alain Perez has 18 inspections in the public record. Alain Perez was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Alain Perez trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
18
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used cell phone started working with food without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over top plantains inside refrigerator.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans cooked and held longer than 24 hour has no date markings inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. License number not placed on outside of truck.
50-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoning stored on the floor underneath cashier counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee using cell phone while working on food truck.
40-06-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water hose connected to air-conditioning unit dripping water into flower bed behind truck.
28-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle, use the scoop inside sugar bin.
14-01-5
41
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop plantans and juice in double door refrigerator by truck door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
74
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop plantans and juice in double door refrigerator by truck door.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach in cooler- 18 Dozen shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) masa dough (51F - Cold Holding) cream Dairy spread (53F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 18 Dozen shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding) masa dough (51F - Cold Holding) cream Dairy spread (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked beef. Inside refrigerator has no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of black beans stored in floor by truck door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.
14-01-5
47
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind food preparation table. 1 live roach on floor in front of fryer. 1 live roach next to 3 compartment sink. 13 roaches inside aluminum foil box. Approximately 20 roaches running from behind refrigerator. 2 live roaches on small white freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: 1 live roach inside storage pan housing utensils. 1 live roach on side of fryer. 2 live roaches on food preparation table. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind food preparation table. 1 live roach on floor in front of fryer. 1 live roach next to 3 compartment sink. 13 roaches inside aluminum foil box. Approximately 20 roaches running from behind refrigerator. 2 live roaches on small white freezer. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding- Chicken 66F Fresh salsa 68F. Raw beef 66F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken (66F - Cold Holding) salsa (66F - Cold Holding) beef (68F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinated chicken,raw beef,black beans all have no date markings. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath reach in cooler. 1 dead roach next to soda refrigerator. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor underneath back left corner of grill. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled underneath cooks line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Refrigerator stored outside. **Warning**
08B-42-4
41
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Food stored on floor, food stored outside, unable to demonstrate proper hot holding. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: A case of plantains stored outside. Employee moved into kitchen. Employee put on gloves with handwash to prep food after used her personal cellphone. Employee did not changed gloves after returned to working with food in kitchen from outside. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobile unit truck actively dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Waste water leaking from spout behind mobile unit when sink ran. Operator turned off spout to utilize waste water tanks. Operator cleaned and sanitized ground. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Establishment installed pipes that drain off into storm drain from back of truck. Operator turned off pipe dispensing waste water at time of inspection. Cleaned and sanitized. Inspector ran sink and inspected exterior of truck for leaks, followed pipes to storm drain. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Establishment no longer disposing of waste water onto ground, establishment has pipe tide into septic system that is quick disconnect. Provided operator interagency waste water form due to being tied into septic system **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Per employee, the waste water will be emptied from waste water tank in the mfdv into multiple used fry oil containers, then the owner will take them to dispose at other location. Employee doesn't know where is the location. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dish drying rack ledge rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Admin Complaint**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
58
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Food stored on floor, food stored outside, unable to demonstrate proper hot holding. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobile unit truck actively dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Waste water leaking from spout behind mobile unit when sink ran. Operator turned off spout to utilize waste water tanks. Operator cleaned and sanitized ground. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Establishment installed pipes that drain off into storm drain from back of truck. Operator turned off pipe dispensing waste water at time of inspection. Cleaned and sanitized. Inspector ran sink and inspected exterior of truck for leaks, followed pipes to storm drain. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Establishment no longer disposing of waste water onto ground, establishment has pipe tide into septic system that is quick disconnect. Provided operator interagency waste water form due to being tied into septic system **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dish drying rack ledge rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
58
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mobile unit truck dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. Operator rinsed and cleaned ground and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Waste water leaking from spout behind mobile unit when sink ran. Operator turned off spout to utilize waste water tanks. Operator cleaned and sanitized ground. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Establishment installed pipes that drain off into storm drain from back of truck. Operator turned off pipe dispensing waste water at time of inspection. Cleaned and sanitized. Inspector ran sink and inspected exterior of truck for leaks, followed pipes to storm drain. **Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Food stored on floor, food stored outside, unable to demonstrate proper hot holding. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobile unit truck actively dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Waste water leaking from spout behind mobile unit when sink ran. Operator turned off spout to utilize waste water tanks. Operator cleaned and sanitized ground. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Establishment installed pipes that drain off into storm drain from back of truck. Operator turned off pipe dispensing waste water at time of inspection. Cleaned and sanitized. Inspector ran sink and inspected exterior of truck for leaks, followed pipes to storm drain. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. Chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dish drying rack ledge rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
50
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa (112F - Hot Holding) prepared 1:45 first temperature at 2:15 second temperature at 2:20 176F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Mobile unit truck dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. Operator rinsed and cleaned ground and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over pickled onions and salsa. Discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. **Warning**
29-04-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Dish drying rack ledge rusted. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Food stored on floor, food stored outside, unable to demonstrate proper hot holding. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by reach in freezer, discussed with operator on maintaining sink clear and accessible. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Mobile unit truck actively dispensing waste water behind truck and onto ground draining into street. Operator replaced shut off valve at time of inspection to cease drain. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available upon request. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Reach in cooler shelf, plywood. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor near sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Bananas stored on floor Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Container of oil stored outside under table, discussed with operator on bringing it inside. Operator brought container inside at time of inspection. Discussed proper storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service stored outside, operator brought in and placed in approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
17
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator on obtaining probe thermometer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used as shelf in reach in cooler, discussed with operator on sealing wood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to door missing handle, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for exterior of mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
67
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whole Shell Eggs (77F - Cold Holding) Eggs sitting on counter from morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whole Shell Eggs (77F - Cold Holding) Eggs sitting on counter from morning. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade plastic used as liner for food container. Plastic grocery store bag used to cover dough balls in fridge, discussed with operator on obtaining food grade plastic. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Discussed with operator on obtaining probe thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Discussed with operator on obtaining food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink, discussed with operator. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining food handlers training for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with operator on printing and obtaining on file. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for exterior of mobile unit. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to door missing handle, discussed with operator. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood used as shelf in reach in cooler, discussed with operator on sealing wood. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Discussed with operator on obtaining ambient air thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
26
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
29-04-4
Intermediate - No hot running water in three-compartment sink. No hot water in entire establishment. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in entire establishment. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors rust pitted under flat top. Floors soiled under cabinet. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
52
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.refried beans temped at 132F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Not observed at the time of inspection. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephany Velez **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
70
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alain Perez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alain Perez on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alain Perez?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Alain Perez.
How does Alain Perez compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Alain Perez most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Alain Perez's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alain Perez have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Alain Perez means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Alain Perez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alain Perez is inspected around five times per year on average.
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