Antojitos Zapata

2511 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Antojitos Zapata, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Antojitos Zapata trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles with product in kitchen at time of inspection.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepared tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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**
50-04-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in hand sink Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of portion cups stored on floor under service line shelf
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not label under front register shelf
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of onions stored on floor under service line shelf Observed a container of oil and 2 Five gallon water containers stored on floor next to fryer
08B-47-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cook line reach in cooler and wall adjacent to back door Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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.
50-04-4
67
May 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos Zapata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos Zapata on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos Zapata?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antojitos Zapata.

How does Antojitos Zapata compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Antojitos Zapata most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Antojitos Zapata's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Antojitos Zapata have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Antojitos Zapata means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Antojitos Zapata inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Antojitos Zapata is inspected around three times per year on average.