El Orienta'r

5831 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Orienta'r five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

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

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw shell egg (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator moved in to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over homemade juices in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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 - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken was prepared on 09/16/23, thawed and in use in reach-in cooler with the same date mark.

02C-04-5

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.

50-04-4

Feb 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained.

22-02-4

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

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Orienta'r last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Orienta'r on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does El Orienta'r compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Orienta'r most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Orienta'r's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Orienta'r 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 Orienta'r 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 Orienta'r inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Orienta'r is inspected around two times per year on average.

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