Comida Super Creativa

9743 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Comida Super Creativa has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 20, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Comida Super Creativa on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked tamales in reach-in cooler. Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over milk in reach-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Cuban tamales. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind large equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

36-73-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, bottled waters and a bag of plantains stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the handwash sink soiled with accumulation of grease and trash debris. Reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jun 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed carton of shelled eggs sitting out at room temperature 52 F. Operator place in reach-in-cooler

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer soiled with old food debris

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container with blue lid

02D-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large frozen beef and pork thawing out at room temperature. Asked operator to place in reach-in-cooler or under running water

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Aug 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comida Super Creativa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Comida Super Creativa on file is from Sep 20, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Comida Super Creativa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Comida Super Creativa most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Comida Super Creativa's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Comida Super Creativa have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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