El Mejor Churro Del Pais

2504 W Cluster Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, El Mejor Churro Del Pais has three inspections in the public record. El Mejor Churro Del Pais was last inspected on Oct 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: MFDV unmovable. Platform beneath wooden steps prohibit movement. **Admin Complaint**

51-36-1

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Satiating bucket stored inside hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lazaro Aguilar Owner **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **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. **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 - 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 - 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

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cooking oil, bottled water and smaller ice maker stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place **Warning**

51-36-1

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Nov 20, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mejor Churro Del Pais last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mejor Churro Del Pais on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mejor Churro Del Pais?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mejor Churro Del Pais.

How does El Mejor Churro Del Pais compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Mejor Churro Del Pais most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Mejor Churro Del Pais' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Mejor Churro Del Pais have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mejor Churro Del Pais 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 Mejor Churro Del Pais inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mejor Churro Del Pais is inspected around two times per year on average.

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