El 809 Supermarket
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at El 809 Supermarket stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so El 809 Supermarket is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer tested at 10ppm. Manager adjusted to 100ppm at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
86
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored inside direct contact with shopping bag, located inside Reach in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw chorizo and raw steak stored on top of frozen fruit pulp in Reach in chest freezer. Employee relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on top of prep table. Employee relocated hand sanitizer to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of chlorine stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed chlorine during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and sauces in squeeze bottles inside Reach in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located inside Reach in cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Food equipment stored outside. Sugar cane juice stored outside of food truck, adjacent to smoker. Employee relocated juicer into interior of food truck during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
37
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator hung posted during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
74
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Still observed**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2023-12-21: **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. Missing for 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: 8 dead roaches on floor under the truck. Employee removing and sanitizing area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 40 live ants inside of food truck. Employee sprayed ants and killed removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in crack of food truck flooring. 1 live roach on wall under prep table 1 live roach on floor on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Missing for 1 employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck. **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring. **Warning**
35A-03-4
52
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Dec 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El 809 Supermarket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El 809 Supermarket on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does El 809 Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El 809 Supermarket most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El 809 Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El 809 Supermarket have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El 809 Supermarket 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 El 809 Supermarket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El 809 Supermarket is inspected around three times per year on average.
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