El Guarapero

6900 North Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for El Guarapero. On Sep 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Operator turn water unit on. **Admin Complaint**

27-12-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (48 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (43 F - Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding); Pork (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (41 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (53F - Cold Holding) Operator placing in reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-48-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No hot water in the entire establishment. **Warning**

27-06-4

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 - 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

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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ernesto Diaz Rodriguez **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Feb 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Guarapero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Guarapero on file is from Sep 19, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Guarapero compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Guarapero most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Guarapero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Guarapero have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Guarapero means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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