El Pollo Supremo

7616 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2023
52
Score
High Risk

El Pollo Supremo appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at El Pollo Supremo since Oct 24, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. No quaternary available, operator contacted service company for immediate delivery. The establishment has chlorine available at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked onion 102 F and garlic in oil 102 F hot holding on grill top. Operator turned heat higher to reheat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked yuca, fresh Pico and other prepped/cooked food in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons at front counter. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
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May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of chicken noodle soup 102 F stored on stove top at back kitchen. Operator reheated at time of inspection, temped 183 F. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Grilled whole chicken and some cooked rib in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light bulb burned.
38-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 container of cooking oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor next to ice machine. Operator clean and sanitize the floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
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Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 9 live roaches inside the microwave on prep table by the ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on wall behind ice machine at prep area. 2 live roaches on floor under reach-in cooler at front cook line. 1 live roach on wall next to steam table at front cook line. 1 live roach on soda machine at drive thru window area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 live roach in cabinet at drive through window. 1 live roach on side of grill on cook line. 1 live roach on floor under grills of cook line 1 live roach on outlet cover of cook line 2 live roaches on floor and wall of front line **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider on ceiling outside office at prep area. 2 live spiders on wall at dry storage area next to walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 live fly in single service storage room 15 live flies in dry food storage room landing on exterior of bananas 2 live flies in three compartment sink area **Time Extended**
35A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches on floor behind ice machine at prep area. 3 dead roaches on prep table under microwave at prep area. 9 dead roaches on floor next to office at prep area. 1 dead roach on spiderweb over prep table at wall. 9 dead roaches on floor at prep area. 4 dead roaches in storage room. 3 dead roaches in air conditioning room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: 1 dead roach on floor under grills of cook line. 3 dead roaches on floor of front line **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
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Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pollo Supremo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pollo Supremo on file is from Oct 24, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pollo Supremo?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pollo Supremo.

How does El Pollo Supremo compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Pollo Supremo most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Pollo Supremo's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pollo Supremo have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Pollo Supremo 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.