La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor

3710 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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.

11-07-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. A sign has been provided to the operator. Operator posted hand washing sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen ham stored in shopping bags located inside Reach in freezer.

14-31-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on Reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Apr 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non grade orange container stored with sauce. Discussed with operator to use a food grade labeled container.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

11-27-4

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested on food truck at 95 f all sinks running hot water at 95 f sink tested to 100 f **Corrected On-Site**

27-24-4

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

11-26-1

Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle less than 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank. **Repeat Violation**

28-10-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor.

How does La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor 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 La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Picalonga Los Primos Del Sabor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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