El Oasis Party

2348 W Colombus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

El Oasis Party appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Dec 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.

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

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating but unable to be licensed from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to be licensed due to plan doesn't matched approved plan. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored oven raw beef in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Per approved plan, new service bar with cane juice machine, steam tables, ice machine and display service cooler added on expanded area. Mop sink, handwash sink and ice machine relocated. **Warning**
51-14-7
67
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in reachin cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plaintains (108 - Hot Holding) on grill top in kitchen
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink on service line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on service line
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop bulk beans in kitchen
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar not labeled on shelf under microwave in kitchen
02D-01-5
47
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up with sanitizer in last bay , corrected , cook reset three compartment sink with 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placing gloves on with no hand washing, contact action taken, inspector discussed with cook proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef empanada 98°, for an undetermined amount of time. Dented can of condensed milk.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanada 98°, see stop sale .
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected, operator moved garbage can . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee drink stored over food prep with no lid nor straw, ashtray stored over food prep, corrected, cook discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint, corrected, cook place cap on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
39
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink , corrected operator placed chlorine in last sink , 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over carrots , corrected , operator placed eggs on bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area, blocked by garbage can, corrected , operator removed garbage can during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black beans held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Operator placed carpet behind bar area .
36-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign in men's and ladies bath rooms .
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over tamales in reach in cooler , corrected , operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket stored in employee hand wash sink , corrected, employee removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.tamales, cooked vegetables, cooked stew all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Toxic spray bottle in mop sink area not labeled .
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table, corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Oasis Party last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Oasis Party on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Oasis Party?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Oasis Party.

How does El Oasis Party compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has El Oasis Party's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Oasis Party have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Oasis Party 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 Oasis Party inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Oasis Party is inspected around two times per year on average.