El Charrito

12307 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

El Charrito appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. El Charrito was last inspected on Jun 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Apr 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. Observed no written plan on site. Inspector emailed plan.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked with to go boxes. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.
11-26-1
67
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers
25-06-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Charrito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Charrito on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Charrito?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Charrito.

How does El Charrito compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Charrito most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Charrito's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Charrito have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Charrito 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 Charrito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Charrito is inspected roughly once per year on average.