Encuentro 2 Banderas

2903 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Encuentro 2 Banderas has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Encuentro 2 Banderas is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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.

50-04-4

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over canned sodas. **Warning**

08A-11-5

High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. The operator stated that they obtain potable water from the private home located at 10934N LANTANA AVE Tampa, Fl 33612. **Warning**

27-27-4

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. **Warning**

51-22-4

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 by email. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided by email. **Warning**

11-26-1

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Encuentro 2 Banderas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Encuentro 2 Banderas on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Encuentro 2 Banderas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Encuentro 2 Banderas most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Encuentro 2 Banderas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Encuentro 2 Banderas have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Encuentro 2 Banderas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Encuentro 2 Banderas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Encuentro 2 Banderas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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