El Tipico Criollo Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 13 violations to closer to 15 violations.
“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 0PPM at front service counter. Employee readjusted chlorine sanitizer to 100 PPM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and beef inside walk in cooler. Employee relocated all items to an approval location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Mop sink faucet has individual hot and cold water pipe with a hose connected to both. No vacuum breaker on either faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth, tongs and a milk carafe stored inside front service hand washing sink. Operator removed all items from sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant at back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original for Juan. Employee stated the original was damaged during time of inspection the hurricane.
53B-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee at front line cook without a hair restraint. Employee wore a hairnet at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage rack next to mop sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Three boxes of frozen Chicharrones and one box of pork spareribs, thawing out in room temperature next to kitchen dry storage rack. Employee relocated all boxes into walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
35
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over sliced onion in reach in cooler across from stove top ranges, raw fish below raw chicken in walk in cooler, Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings first temp taken 10:05 (125F - Hot Holding), cooked chicken 123f first temp taken 9:45. Operator reheated items in oven: chicken wings second temp 171f taken at 10:19, cooked chicken second temp 191 at 10:30 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spoke with operator about the importance of one. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-17: **Time Extended **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee training expired 05/2025 operator states her already ordered new food handlers training books. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spay bottle of chemical unlabeled , operator Labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided Operator with Big 6 food borne illness print out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel in hand sink and milk residue drained in sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on reach in cooler located close to kitchen entry doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. I provided operator with chocking poster at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cases of packed frozen meat in back of kitchen close to door improperly thawing , operator moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop water. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling in kitchen , operator states the will replace them next month **Warning**
36-37-5
30
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
4
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cut bell peppers and cooked potato in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom of the expanded dining area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitazing bucket and ladle stored in hand wash sink at front service line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container with climate control for whole plant food and dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of chicken wing stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. A large pan of cooked pork not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
43
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez expired on 03/12/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained at kitchen. Interior of the reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with black debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container for dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, walk-in cooler gaskets and multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Peeled onion stored on floor in walk-in cooler at dining area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above the hot box at kitchen. Hot Logix brand hot box soiled with old food debris inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid pest spray. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked ground beef 52 F, raw salmon 51 F, cooked rib 51 F, fresh white cheese 51 F, operator moved all time/temperature control for safety food to walk-in freezer. Ice well at front service counter Cold holding: cut tomato 50 F, macaroni salad 50 F, potato salad 50 F, flan 34 F, operator added ice to well. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well at front service counter Hot holding: cooked chorizo 85 F, beef empanada 85 F, mashed potato 105 F, operator added hot water and turned thermostat to higher heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of bleach stored over a container of cinnamon sticks at dry storage. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato paste. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washed hands with no soap on cook line. Discussed with operator, employee properly washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez expired on 03/12/2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained at kitchen. Interior of the reach-in cooler on cook line soiled with black debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladles and coffee debris in handwash sink at front service area. Employee dumped ice cubes in handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. The establishment added a cargo container for dry food storage outside the restaurant on back parking lot. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in freezer by back door. Employee drink stored on prep table at kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen. Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets, walk-in freezer gaskets, walk-in cooler gaskets and multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Peeled onion stored on floor in walk-in cooler at dining area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above the hot box at kitchen. Hot Logix brand hot box soiled with old food debris inside. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed stickers on avocado while employee prepping avocado salad. **Warning**
08B-39-4
13
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over butter and sliced cheese in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed handled dirty dishes at three compartment sink area, then went back to prep salad without changing gloves. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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 - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Juan Rodriguez, expired on 03/12/2023.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing oranges in handwash sink at front service area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of peeled potatoes stored in walk-in cooler at dining area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler at sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. The establishment added a walk-in cooler in the dining room, observed door with no lock, there are peeled potato, peeled onion, peeled yuca and various unwashed produce stored in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under handwash sink at front service area.
21-38-4
33
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed espresso machine drain line drains into handwash sink at front service counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining room, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. The establishment added a walk-in cooler in the dining room, observed door with no lock, there are peeled potato, peeled onion, peeled yuca and various unwashed produce stored in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
61
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked chicken stored under raw chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked chicken to upper shelf. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork stews and sliced raw steaks in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ric on cook line: sliced cheese 46 F, cut chorizo 45 F. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three compartment sink with no sanitizer setup, observed employee washed and rinse food containers without sanitized.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Espresso machine drain line drains into handwash sink at front service area.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Establishment plans on file from 2013. Renovations have been made. Establishment has expanded dining, dry storage, added ovens, added restroom, added walk-in cooler and increased seating. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork, and various food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on sodas at dry food storage room.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Peeled potatoes, peeled yuca and peeled onion stored on floor in added walk-in cooler at dining room. Raw shrimp and raw beef stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar bin.
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee drinks stored in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. The establishment added a walk-in cooler in the dining room, observed door with no lock, there are peeled potato, peeled onion, peeled yuca and various unwashed produce stored in the walk-in cooler.
08B-63-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front service counter.
21-38-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Tipico Criollo Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant.
How does El Tipico Criollo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Tipico Criollo Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Tipico Criollo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Tipico Criollo Restaurant 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.
How often is El Tipico Criollo Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Tipico Criollo Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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