Chamo Bites

5425 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33615
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: May 19, 2023
64
Score
Medium Risk

Chamo Bites has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on May 19, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Chamo Bites's record stops at May 19, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
64
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a small container of soft white cheese 48 F and sliced ham 47 F stored on top of the container in the flip top reach-in cooler top section from last night over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a small container of soft white cheese 48 F and sliced ham 47 F stored on top of the container in the flip top reach-in cooler top section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. **Warning**
02C-04-5
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. Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chamo Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chamo Bites on file is from May 19, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chamo Bites compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chamo Bites most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chamo Bites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chamo Bites have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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