El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos' latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food on truck. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl used to scoop out soup from pot with no handle underneath reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
10-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has clean dishes stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any food on truck.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. External clean water tank stored outside that is lager then gray water tank that's mounted to inside of truck. Spoke with operator about removing external water tank in within 24 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl used to scoop out soup from pot with no handle underneath reach in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-02: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
95
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non- food grade paper towels used to cover dough inside refrigerator by entrance to truck. **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No food contact surfaces sanitizer on truck at time of inspection. Employee went and purchased proper sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Food stored outside. External clean water tank stored outside that is lager then gray water tank that's mounted to inside of truck. Spoke with operator about removing external water tank in within 24 hours. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in refrigerator. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original packaging and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients. **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: **Time Extended**
10-04-5
95
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding: hot dogs 49 F, raw bacon 49 F, cooked chicken 46 F, operator put in other reach in cooler to bring back down to temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Handle of scoop in bulk sugar. **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection 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,A 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visitA http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license.
50-08-7
Intermediate - No hot running water in the establishment.
27-06-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos.
How does El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey Antojitos Chiapanecos is inspected around four times per year on average.
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