Hectors Mexican Food

3121 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 15, 2022

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Hectors Mexican Food is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 15, 2022. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 15, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Hectors Mexican Food on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen near open window. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs sitting on top of green peppers in glass reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled Cutting boards **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No hot running water in MFDV. Running water at 88 F hand sink and 89 F 3 compartment sink **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Stored on floor **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 2 flies in MFDV near open window. **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasonings **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food (container of limes) stored in a location that is exposed to chemicals on same shelf underneath cash register **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on floor **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hectors Mexican Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hectors Mexican Food on file is from Aug 15, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Hectors Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hectors Mexican Food most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hectors Mexican Food 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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