El Trompo 1
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at El Trompo 1 stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Equate pain relief over white chest reach in freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chorizo 110 F,
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor near ice machine.
08B-38-4
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over salsa in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut watermelon in grocery bag in white chest reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multivitamins over white chest reach in freezer.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sour cream 51 F, milk 54 F,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Margarine in reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes in floor near grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in horchata mix.
14-01-5
37
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge and soap in handwash sink. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes in floor of truck near grill. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Handwash sink outside of MFDV
29-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses next to grill.
21-12-4
64
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes between sink and wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Holes in floor of mobile truck. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Trompo 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Trompo 1 on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Trompo 1?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Trompo 1.
How does El Trompo 1 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Trompo 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Trompo 1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Trompo 1 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Trompo 1 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 Trompo 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Trompo 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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