Citlalys Mexican Food
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Citlalys Mexican Food, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Citlalys Mexican Food on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked chicken inside refrigerator. Owner removed them properly stored raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked beef stored longer then 7 days beef dated 03/20/2026 owner discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored in floor by door of truck.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket tested 300PPM OF chlorine owner emptied and refill bucket retested at 100PPM of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Chicken (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,cooked beef held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients.
02D-01-5
64
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Antonia J. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Discussed with operator on obtaining signature from all employees. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training for employees. Discussed with operator on obtaining certificates for all employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with operator on placing number on side of mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
67
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (60F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to cooler at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice Homemade 1lb Diced Tomatoes Fresh 8oz. Discussed with Operator on maintaining temperature below 41F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Discussed with operator on obtaining food safe chlorine. Operator went and purchased food safe chlorine at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store tools, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available upon request. Discussed with operator on obtaining test kit for chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. Discussed with operator on obtaining thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. No proof of any training for employees. Discussed with operator on obtaining certificates for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining signature from all employees. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
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. Discussed with operator on placing number on side of mobile unit. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooler containing cooked shrimp and fries stored on floor, operator placed to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator on posting license. **Warning**
50-09-4
29
May 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Citlalys Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Citlalys Mexican Food on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Citlalys Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Citlalys Mexican Food.
How does Citlalys Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Citlalys Mexican Food most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Citlalys Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Citlalys Mexican Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Citlalys Mexican Food 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 Citlalys Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Citlalys Mexican Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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