El Siloe

6501 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at El Siloe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

El Siloe's latest score of 47 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over ready to eat dry fish in reach-in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked black bean rice stored in grocery bag.

14-31-5

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 a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked black bean rice in reach-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation disposing on ground from air conditioner.

28-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Siloe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Siloe on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does El Siloe compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

El Siloe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has El Siloe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Siloe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Siloe 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.

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