El Diamante Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at El Diamante Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Dec 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which El Diamante Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Located at back exterior of building, adjacent to dish room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Located at back exterior of building, adjacent to dish room. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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/. Reach in freezer added next to Walk in cooler. No plans available under license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: No updated plans submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located on front line cook adjacent to fan extractor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata 45F at 11:20am stored inside Walk in cooler overnight. Cooked beans 47F at 11:20am cooked and stored inside Walk in cooler since Tuesday 10/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Horchata 45F at 11:20am stored inside Walk in cooler overnight. Cooked beans 47F at 11:20am cooked and stored inside Walk in cooler since Tuesday 10/21. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Located at back exterior of building, adjacent to dish room. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink at service counter used for storing cleaning brush, chemical spray bottles, and wiping cloth. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/. Reach in freezer added next to Walk in cooler. No plans available under license. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 chemical spray bottles located at Employee handwash sink at front service counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located in both male and female bathroom. Employee turned on hot water during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee stored bottled water on top of prep table and cutting table on front line cook. Discussed with employee. Employee removed water bottle. Cleaned and sanitized prep table and cutting board during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Located on front line cook adjacent to fan extractor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of limes stored on floor in Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Located adjacent to Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee drinking from a bottled water on front line cook. Discussed with employee. **Warning**
12B-01-4
33
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired on 1/31/2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-18: Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Roach powder on floor in dry storage shelves. Operator cleaned up powder during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pulled chicken 44F at 12:08pm, raw chicken 46F at 12:08pm, pulled chicken 44F at 12:09pm, sour cream 47F at 12:10pm **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pulled chicken 44F at 12:08pm, raw chicken 46F at 12:08pm, pulled chicken 44F at 12:09pm, sour cream 47F at 12:10pm. All items stored overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked and uncooked meats in reach in chest freezer. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked chicken and pork in kitchen Reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Located on shelf in dry storage room over soda. Operator removed pesticide during time of inspection. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels in storage box with cilantro in Walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 bag of moldy shredded mozzarella in kitchen Reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cut limes with bare hands and no gloves for customers drinks. Discussed with operator. Employee wore gloves during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired on 1/31/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located inside women's restroom. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles located at three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of food: potatoes, celery and other produce on floor of Walk in cooler. Boxes of canned soda stored on floor in dry storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three open bottles of water on kitchen prep table. Employee relocated two bottles to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Callback initiated in last inspection not yet due. **Warning**
36-32-5
13
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 2 employees no training. There is 1 certification on the wall but that employee is no longer working here. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above fryer ceiling in disrepair **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler is made from wood. **Warning**
36-11-4
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Ready to eat queso in Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over lime in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw chicken and shell eggs during time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on Employee handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl inside Employee handwash sink in back kitchen. Employee removed metal bowl during time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink at front counter and back kitchen. Employee provided paper towels to Employee handwash sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for refried beans, milk in Walk in cooler. No date marking for cooked chicken, cooked pork in Reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service sauce container used as scoop in feta cheese container and salsa containers in Reach in cooler. Bowl used as scoop in bean container. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lime, unwashed lettuce and other produce stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching corn flour in corn flour bin. Operator removed handle from produce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Walk in cooler door rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Choking poster provided to operator from previous inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
67
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach casing on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. Operator removed some egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 roach egg casing inside griddle in kitchen area. 1 roach egg casing on top of light switch box adjacent to Reach in cooler. 2 egg casing on floor beneath Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of dish pit adjacent to three compartment sink. 1 live roach on window sill beneath air conditioner in dish pit. 1 live roach on Reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in dry storage room on top of chair. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room. Observed 1 rodent dropping on kitchen floor behind chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 rodent dropping found on top of grease trap next to three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping found on shelf beneath air conditioner in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag located inside microwave. Operator removed rice into an approved container during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Shopping bags used to store tortillas in Reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside kitchen stovetop burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 8 dead roaches inside air conditioning vent over dry storage shelf, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall located in dish pit room, next to wall air conditioner. Hole in wall in dry storage area, next to air conditioner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
30
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room. Observed 1 rodent dropping on kitchen floor behind chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach casing on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. Operator removed some egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pork soup in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hand before wearing gloves after drinking from a water bottle. Discussed with operator the importance of washing hands before wearing new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag located inside microwave. Operator removed rice into an approved container during time of inspection. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live lizard on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 67F. Operator placed rice into Reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tomato juice on kitchen prep table not date marked. Operator voluntarily discarded juice. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles inside three compartment sink. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside kitchen stovetop burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in back storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking inside kitchen n **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of vegetables stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated vegetables to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall located in dish pit room, next to wall air conditioner. Hole in wall in dry storage area, next to air conditioner. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning**
14-42-4
11
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Missing for two employees **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand washing sink at bar area. Tested at 65 f **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: Same temperature **Time Extended**
27-16-4
67
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cook beef 76 f cooked overnight did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours. No temperatures taken 40 lbs of cooked beef. **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting greens not to be heated. Discussed with operator the importance of wearing gloves. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Using a non food contact surfaces sanitizer. Employee went to store to buy correct sanitizer. Observed correct sanitizer **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings on top shelf connected to wall by walk in cooler. Employee removed rodent droppings and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook chicken 48 f 1 lbs raw beef 49 f 1 lbs raw pork 49 f 2 lbs held in reach in cooler overnight no temperatures taken bottom of reach in cooler temp ambient 50 f Walk in cooler Cook beef 76 f cooked overnight did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours. No temperatures taken 40 lbs of cooked beef. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler main cooler.Cook chicken 48 f 1 lbs raw beef 49 f 1 lbs raw pork 49 f 2 lbs held in reach in cooler overnight no temperatures taken bottom of reach in cooler temp ambient 50 f. Cold holding cook beef 45 f 2nd temp moved to reach in working cooler Walk in cooler Cook beef 76 f cooked overnight did not cool from 135f to 70f within 2 hours. No temperatures taken 40 lbs of cooked beef. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.Hand washing sink at bar area. Tested at 65 f **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking canned drink on **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the soap dispenser. Employee removed and sanitized area. 5 dead roaches on floor behind walk in cooler. Employee removed and sanitized area . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
22
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched phone and put gloves on and began working with food
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Cold holding: reach in cooler shrimp 48 f cook beef 48 f cut tomatoes 48 f ambient air temperature 47 f reach in cooler across from cooks line. Held over night
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale Cold holding: reach in cooler shrimp 48 f cook beef 48 f cut tomatoes 48 f ambient air temperature 47 f reach in cooler across from cooks line. Held over night Walk in cooler ambient temperature 48 f Cold holding: vegetable broth 47 f rice cook 46 f fish 47 f held in walk in cooler overnight see stop sale. No temperatures taken.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches on wall of kitchen by oven. 1 live roach running under reach in cooler. 3 live in crack of wall by. Kitchen under hand washing sink pipe on cooks line. 2 live roaches in the crack of the cove mold wall by hand washing sink. 4 live roaches behind reach in freezer on cooks line. 3 live roaches on wall bay microwave and steam table 1 live roach under grill on cooks line. 8 live roaches underneath the dry storage shelf next to bed room. 11 live roaches inside gaskets of walk in cooler. 1 live roach under the reach in freezer on register front line.
35A-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink bottles stored in sink at register.
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice cook vegetables broth cook pork not dated walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees missing. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed child in the kitchen.
43-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler 1 dead roach under hand washing sink. 10 dead roach on floor by walk in cooler. 4 dead roaches on floor by register area and Hand washing sink. 1 dead roach in dining room.
35A-03-4
29
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Not food contact surfaces sanitizer operator went to store to buy correct sanitizer. observed correct sanitizer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat meat operator removed to proper storage. raw chicken in walk in cooler over ready to eat beans operator removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47 f cook beef 47 f operator placed in freezer reach in cooler on cooks line operator placed in freezer 2nd temp both to 43 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Not running hot or cold water. At time off inspection at front counter.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
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. Provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for two employees
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef cooked chicken multiple items in walk in cooler not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front tested 70 f **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. For flour bin and a bean soup in the walk in cooler.
14-01-5
29
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Diamante Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Diamante Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Diamante Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Diamante Restaurant.
How does El Diamante Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Diamante Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Diamante Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Diamante Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Diamante Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Diamante Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Diamante Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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