Don Rufinos 3

4908 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Don Rufinos 3 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Don Rufinos 3 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler of warmed tortillas, And containers of portioned salsas and portioned cut cabbage packs stored right outside of door entrance to food trailer. Observed four buckets of lard on back prep table behind trailer. Manager moved all items onto trailer. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: observed employee cutting pork on cutting board outside of food trailer on prep table and storing in steam well. Employee was serving pork to customers. Observed cut onions, limes and cilantro and pan of guacamole store on outside ledge, where employee was scooping and brining onto trailer for individual orders. Observed coolers of warmed tortillas being stored outside food trailer. Observed coolers with portioned cabbage packs, and portion salsas outside of food trailer. Stop sale issued on pork, cut, onions, cut limes, and cut cilantro, being prepared and served without proper protection. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter outside of trailer: portioned cut cabbage packets (62F - Cold Holding) Packs were not being held with time or temperature control. Manager stated product was taken out at 8am. Manager put product inside of unit and iced down. Manager sold product before re-temp could take place **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new hire. Starting working 2 weeks ago.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Evidence of unapproved cooking by evidence of woodfired cooking cart with built up ash and stacks of firewood. Not on approved plans. Discussed with the operator about proper cooking procedures and utilizing commissary for additional cooking.
51-22-4
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 - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed large metal pots stored outside of trailer.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler of warmed tortillas, And containers of portioned salsas and portioned cut cabbage packs stored right outside of door entrance to food trailer. Observed four buckets of lard on back prep table behind trailer. Manager moved all items onto trailer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
58
Feb 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Rufinos 3 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Rufinos 3 on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Don Rufinos 3 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Don Rufinos 3 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Don Rufinos 3's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Rufinos 3 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Rufinos 3 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.