Don Diego Restaurant

6000 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Don Diego Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Don Diego Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish and raw pork in Reach-In-Cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
50-04-4
78
Sep 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Diego Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Diego Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Diego Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Diego Restaurant.

How does Don Diego Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Don Diego Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Don Diego Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Diego Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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