Apululu's Foods

6410 N Arminia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

African

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Apululu's Foods stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic food containers stored inside hand sink **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Aramando Escobar Owner/Manager **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

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

Mar 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking utensils stored inside hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apululu's Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apululu's Foods on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Apululu's Foods compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Apululu's Foods most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Apululu's Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apululu's Foods have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Apululu's Foods 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 Apululu's Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Apululu's Foods is inspected around two times per year on average.

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