Don Rufinos Carnitas

4908 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Don Rufinos Carnitas appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Don Rufinos Carnitas on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Feb 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked beef (109F - Hot Holding). Manager started reheating product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by cooler. Manager moved **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Luis Rivera - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

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 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Jul 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Rufinos Carnitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Rufinos Carnitas on file is from Dec 11, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Don Rufinos Carnitas most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Don Rufinos Carnitas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Don Rufinos Carnitas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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