Honduras Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
64
Score
Honduras Restaurant appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Honduras Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 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 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Honduras Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed antacid stored on reach in cooler at time of inspection.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw marinated beef. Employee swapped beef and chicken during inspection.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces and cooked ground beef stored unlabeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed large Zep spray bottle stored by triple sinks unlabeled. Employee confirmed bottle contained bleach during inspection.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink in kitchen to fill food container at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
58
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over Cole slaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice at 65 F. sitting out on prep table at room temperature. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler uncovered to finish cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking container storage in hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing out at room temperature. Operator placing in reach-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
37
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over pita bread in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large black trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Near hand sink
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food stored in white reach-in-freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over peeled plantains in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw fish in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani bucket stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Mar 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked foods in pots. In reach-in-cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Toxic chemical spray unlabeled bottle with toxic chemicals stored on rack with clean cups and seasonings
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in pots in reach-in-cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Cold water not working properly at hand sink in kitchen area
27-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
14-25-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container not labeled in dry storage area and underneath prep table
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Honduras Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Honduras Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Honduras Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Honduras Restaurant.
How does Honduras Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Honduras Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Honduras Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Honduras Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Honduras Restaurant 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 Honduras Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Honduras Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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