El Gordito Chapin

507 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33603
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

El Gordito Chapin has been inspected four times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so El Gordito Chapin is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: fresco cheese 50 F, tomato sauce51 F, beans cooked 51 F, Per operator items have been in stand up reach in cooler since last night. Operator did not take temperature of food items at time of inspection. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk Tomatoes and onion on floor next to reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
May 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Gordito Chapin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Gordito Chapin on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Gordito Chapin compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has El Gordito Chapin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Gordito Chapin have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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