Delicias De Centro America
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Delicias De Centro America has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, showing up four times.
Delicias De Centro America's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in front of 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and cooked beef stored in same bowl on food preparation counter. Employee removed beef and properly stored it.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin underneath service window.
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 lives roach on floor. Employee destroyed roach cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of plantains stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Back door of truck is open.
35B-14-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish, cooked beef thawing at room temperature. Employee placed items inside refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
42-01-4
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.
02D-01-5
55
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. ESTABLISHMENT OPEN AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef thawing in same bowl as raw chicken.
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans ,rice has no date markings inside double door refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License number not displayed on outside of truck.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are torn inside reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on floor underneath food preparation table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door is open with no screen or protection from outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and beef thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cheese inside double door refrigerator. Employee removed chicken and properly stored chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-06: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cheese inside double door refrigerator. Employee removed chicken and properly stored chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Raw chicken over cook beef reach in cooler by fryers **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: Milk 51F cooked beef (54F) pork (53F) chicken (54F) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Reach in cooler across from fryers feta cheese 62F raw shell eggs 57 F beef 47F cook beef 47 held over 4 hours ambient air temperature 47F **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pork (47F beans (45F milk (51F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: See stop sale Reach in cooler across from fryers feta cheese 62F raw shell eggs 57 F beef 47F cook beef 47 held over 4 hours ambient air temperature 47F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator. Milk has been discarded. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Not dated **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: no management present **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. License number not fixed to outside of truck. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
50
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pork (47F beans (45F milk (51F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: Milk 51F cooked beef (54F) pork (53F) chicken (54F) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop cheese inside double door refrigerator. Employee removed chicken and properly stored chicken.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator. Milk has been discarded.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice has no date markings inside storage area refrigerator.
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. License number not fixed to outside of truck. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor in front of 3 compartment sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table. Employee removed and properly stored drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork in plastic bag stored on top of container of sauce in glass reach-in-cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come inside MFDV and begin working without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Reina Ruiz Person In Charge **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored above hand sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed MFDV permanently connected to a wooden fence underneath MFDV, side awning, and metal stairs **Warning**
51-36-1
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
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in glass reach-in-cooler **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Observed back door of MFDV open without a screen during operation. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Underneath front MFDV counter **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies around MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: 4 Live flies flying around MFDV. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large storage unit outside of MFDV with large white chest freezer, dry goods, Togo single service items and large white reach in cooler inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Operator has metal pans and multiple items stored outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice, vinegar and multiple items on floor in storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Large white chest freezer and large white reach in cooler with multiple food items stored outside of MFDV behind storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: All food items, reach in cooler and reach in freezer still outside of MFDV at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsas and juices in mayo containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing outside of MFDV in white container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Cooked chicken thawing in containers outside of MFDV near white chest reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
45
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies around MFDV. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef marinated 56 F, per employee item has been out since 10 am. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken 107 F, made 1 hour earlier. Operator turned up hotbox at time of inspection. Temped 2:30 pm. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large storage unit outside of MFDV with large white chest freezer, dry goods, Togo single service items and large white reach in cooler inside. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Operator has metal pans and multiple items stored outside. **Warning**
24-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drill bits on bulk flour container. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice, vinegar and multiple items on floor in storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Large white chest freezer and large white reach in cooler with multiple food items stored outside of MFDV behind storage unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsas and juices in mayo containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing outside of MFDV in white container. **Warning**
06-01-5
29
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety. Employees unable to demonstrate proper cooling parameters, discussed with operator on retraining employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
53B-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing correct mobile unit sticker on side of truck. Operator has previous food trucks sticker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
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 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over Lettuce Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed shredded cheese melted in bag, asked employee how it was melted who stated they leave it on counter to melt. See stop sale. Discussed with operator proper melting and cooling parameters. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk (55F - Cold Holding); Milk (54F - Cold Holding); Salsa (53F - Cold Holding); Eggs (67F - Cold Holding) ; Cheese (68F - Cold Holding) Ambient Air of refrigerator 70F, discussed with operator on having someone out to service refrigerator. Operator unable to tell if item was 41F and below today, no temperature taken. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety. Employees unable to demonstrate proper cooling parameters, discussed with operator on retraining employees. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by cleaning supplies. Discussed with operator, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer not used to check temperatures **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer in back of fridge buried. **Warning**
05-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, bananas, cabbage stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bananas stored outside truck, operator moved inside at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing correct mobile unit sticker on side of truck. Operator has previous food trucks sticker. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cutting board stored on top of working trash can, operator placed into dishwashing area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-02-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
35
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked shelled eggs without washing hands due to lack of water to MFDV.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up phone off floor began working could not wash hands due to lack of water to food truck.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**
27-12-4
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. Gave operator body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator probe thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
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. Gave operator updated education packet with employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
47
Jul 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Delicias De Centro America last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Delicias De Centro America on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Delicias De Centro America?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Delicias De Centro America.
How does Delicias De Centro America compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Delicias De Centro America most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Delicias De Centro America's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Delicias De Centro America have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Delicias De Centro America means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Delicias De Centro America inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Delicias De Centro America is inspected around six times per year on average.
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