Chasqui Flavors

6501 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2025, Chasqui Flavors has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Chasqui Flavors' latest score of 41 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired February 1, 2026.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery for automatic soap dispenser died. Operator provided soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide CFM certificate for Cimar Alvaro Argote.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels unable to dispense a hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two personal beverages stored on top of kitchen prep table. Employee relocated beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located inside reach in freezer/reach in cooler combo. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. One jug of liquid shortening and Juanita's Mexican style corn stored on floor next to upright reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in large reach-in chest freezer adjacent to front counter. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located next to Frontline stove top.

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Look up three compartment sink. Operator already placed a hotel pan to catch leaking water and stated a technician will be coming out today for repair repairs.

29-11-4

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.Observed medicine in reach cooler , Operator removed items and placed in a closed container **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used for bread and chicken , discussed with the owner of placing the items in food grade bags .

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items prepped on site more than 24 hours not date marked.Operator date marked the items . **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap in spray bottle un labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in chest freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water, and food items stored on floor , Operator raised items off the floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table , Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed mixer on floor not raised 6 inches of the floor.

24-26-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe employee phone, and drinks on food preparation area , Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor and standing fan with accumulation of dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverages in reach in cooler, Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.

14-55-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed mop in mop sink wet and not properly drying.

42-01-4

Apr 30, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chasqui Flavors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chasqui Flavors on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chasqui Flavors?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chasqui Flavors.

How does Chasqui Flavors compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Chasqui Flavors most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Chasqui Flavors' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chasqui Flavors have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chasqui Flavors 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.

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