El Rey De Oros
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
74
Score
El Rey De Oros appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. El Rey De Oros was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
El Rey De Oros' latest score of 74 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it next to 3 compartment sink. Chef removed items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in kitchen area. Chef removed and discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board chef removed cloth and placed board at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non -food grade bleach used as sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Management went and purchased food contact surfaces Clorox. **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee drop off dirty pan to triple sink, rinse hands at triple sink then return to prep at time of inspection.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on steam table is stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing from kitchen to back door at time of inspection
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf above steam table containing food.
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
42-01-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusty at time of inspection.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bin with tomatillos on floor next to prep table. Employee put bin on table during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals in back storage shelf stored above spices. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); ; Tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) Placed into reach in cooler 11:00, no temperature has been taken. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); ; Tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mole Sauce marked 07-13-2024 Sauce 07-13-2024 sauce 07-16-2024 Salsa 07-15-2024 **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mole Sauce marked 07-13-2024 Red Sauce 07-13-2024 Red sauce 07-16-2024 Tomato Salsa 07-15-2024 **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Two insects in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen area. Discussed with operator on not leaving door open. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store utensils, operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer not used to check food in reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans in walk in not date marked. Operator dated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator purchased food handler books 07-18-2024 Operator provided photocopied version of food handler cards. **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair, not maintaining temperature. Ambient air reading 55F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape covering entire top of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed above cake area in back kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket observed on food storage rack in kitchen. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of glaze stored on floor. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork not covered in walk in. Cooked beans not covered in walk in. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
13
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Due 7/13/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
82
May 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Due 7/13/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1 dead roach on fire extinguisher 2 dead roaches near cups, operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: 1 dead in far right cabinet under counter 3 roach egg casings in far right cabinet under counter. 1 dead in walkway near kitchen entrance. 1 dead under prep table next to ovens in back. 2 dead under prep sink Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: 1 live roach observed in hole behind oven. 1 dead roach under oven in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: 1 live roach on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: 1 live roach in gaskets on reach in cooler 1 dead on wall behind oven Operator killed, cleaned, and sanitized at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
78
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Due 7/13/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1 dead roach on fire extinguisher 2 dead roaches near cups, operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: 1 dead in far right cabinet under counter 3 roach egg casings in far right cabinet under counter. 1 dead in walkway near kitchen entrance. 1 dead under prep table next to ovens in back. 2 dead under prep sink Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: 1 live roach observed in hole behind oven. 1 dead roach under oven in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection**Time Extended** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: 1 live roach on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
78
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Due 7/13/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1 dead roach on fire extinguisher 2 dead roaches near cups, operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: 1 dead in far right cabinet under counter 3 roach egg casings in far right cabinet under counter. 1 dead in walkway near kitchen entrance. 1 dead under prep table next to ovens in back. 2 dead under prep sink Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-16: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
78
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near register 1 live roach near cups 1 live roach in oven 2 live roaches near electric panel 1 live roach on beer case 4 live roach at prep sink 1 live roach behind chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1 live roach in wall near 3 Compartment Sink **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Due 7/13/2024 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: 1 dead roach on fire extinguisher 2 dead roaches near cups, operator removed and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and sauce on floor in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
52
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach near register 1 live roach near cups 1 live roach in oven 2 live roaches near electric panel 1 live roach on beer case 4 live roach at prep sink 1 live roach behind chest freezer **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cake in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg sac near cups **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Due 7/13/2024 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and sauce on floor in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near register 1 dead roach near grill 1 dead roach on prep table **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour lid cracked. **Warning**
14-38-4
30
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items temped beef 50F. Beef had been in reach in cooler for over 12 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items temped beef 50F. Beef had been in reach in cooler for over 12 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef tongue temped at 130, operator placed beef tongue back on grill.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
58
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Rey De Oros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Rey De Oros on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Rey De Oros?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Rey De Oros.
How does El Rey De Oros compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Rey De Oros most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Rey De Oros' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Rey De Oros have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Rey De Oros 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 De Oros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Rey De Oros is inspected around four times per year on average.
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