Antojitos Boricuas Tampa
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
86
Score
Antojitos Boricuas Tampa appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
Compared to the broader Brandon restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has large secondary waste tank attached with pump that pumps waste water into it, and company pumps out tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Operator **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: License location: 1205 Lakeside Dr, Brandon. Unable to dump waste water at location. Operator stated the trailer mounted secondary waste tank is emptied every 2 weeks by a septic company. Operator unable to provide proof of company name, or location of where waste water is being disposed of. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large Pepsi cooler with bottled sodas and canned drinks. Cooler is unable to be moved onto food trailer at end of night. Observed ice machine that was locked with bags of ice. Reach in freezer with frozen fries, chicken and plantains. Observed cases of sodas and oils outside of trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Large Pepsi cooler with bottled and canned drinks observed outside. Ice machine was unlocked and empty. Chest freezer observed outside, containing frozen chicken, pork, fries and plantains. No cases of oils or sodas were observed outside during inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Pepsi reach in cooler stored outside containing bottled and canned soft drinks. Locked Ice freezer stored outside, contains frozen fruit juices. 2 Chest freezer stored outside, containing frozen beef, pork and chicken, produce, fries, and plantains. Fryer oil jugs observed on the ground outside of the unit. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has large secondary waste tank attached with pump that pumps waste water into it, and company pumps out tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Operator **Time Extended**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from 1205 Lakeside Drive, commercial building. Operator has large secondary waste tank attached with pump. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current decal expired 2-1-2016 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large Pepsi cooler with bottled sodas and canned drinks. Cooler is unable to be moved onto food trailer at end of night. Observed ice machine that was locked with bags of ice. Reach in freezer with frozen fries, chicken and plantains. Observed cases of sodas and oils outside of trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Large Pepsi cooler with bottled and canned drinks observed outside. Ice machine was unlocked and empty. Chest freezer observed outside, containing frozen chicken, pork, fries and plantains. No cases of oils or sodas were observed outside during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Hard connected into electrical system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
51-36-1
58
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has large secondary waste tank attached with pump that pumps waste water into it, and company pumps out tank **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some 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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator obtaining water from 1205 Lakeside Drive, commercial building. Operator has large secondary waste tank attached with pump. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current decal expired 2-1-2016 **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large Pepsi cooler with bottled sodas and canned drinks. Cooler is unable to be moved onto food trailer at end of night. Observed ice machine that was locked with bags of ice. Reach in freezer with frozen fries, chicken and plantains. Observed cases of sodas and oils outside of trailer. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Hard connected into electrical system. **Warning**
51-36-1
47
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed door, and two service windows open on food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: Observed door, and two service windows open on food truck. **Time Extended**
35B-07-4
95
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Gonzalez 12/11/2017 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed water hard plumbed with PVC pipes and connected to a water tank that is not affixed to the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed door, and two service windows open on food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: **Time Extended**
35B-07-4
82
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cabInet under hand sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jorge Gonzalez 12/11/2017 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on white cutting board Observed 4 dead roaches on cabinet under hand sink Operator discarded, cleaned, and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed water hard plumbed with PVC pipes and connected to a water tank that is not affixed to the unit. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed door, and two service windows open on food truck. **Warning**
35B-07-4
67
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. Observed doors and windows open with no screens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Observed doors and windows open with no screens. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Observed doors and windows open with no screens. **Time Extended**
35B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. Tank has been removed and a larger tank is adjacent to the mobile food truck and isn't an integral part of the food truck **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: Tank has been removed and a larger tank is adjacent to the mobile food truck and isn't an integral part of the food truck **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-08: Tank has been removed and a larger tank is adjacent to the mobile food truck and isn't an integral part of the food truck **Admin Complaint**
28-10-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Antojitos Boricuas Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Boricuas Tampa on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Antojitos Boricuas Tampa compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Antojitos Boricuas Tampa most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Antojitos Boricuas Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Antojitos Boricuas Tampa have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Antojitos Boricuas Tampa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Antojitos Boricuas Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Boricuas Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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