Lopez Honduras

9912 Us 92, Tampa, FL 33610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Lopez Honduras has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies by sink operator attempting to eliminate them

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Operator moved it

08A-05-6

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan Review required to add trailer on wheels storing foods for licensed MFDV **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: Inspector spoke with Cindy in Plan Review and confirmed there were no new plans submitted as of today 5/22/2025 **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed MFDV is storing dry foods and bottled water in unlicensed MFDV on wheels next to licensed MFDV. Requires Plan Review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Admin Complaint**

51-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed coffee, cooking oil and water stored on floor in license and unlicensed MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused and unplugged refrigerators sitting outside of MFDV units **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-22: **Time Extended**

33-31-5

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

02D-01-5

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

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

14-09-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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

Mar 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over plantains in white reach-in-cooler

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.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink

27-16-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At hand sink

29-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lopez Honduras last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lopez Honduras on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lopez Honduras?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lopez Honduras.

How does Lopez Honduras compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Lopez Honduras most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Lopez Honduras' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lopez Honduras have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lopez Honduras 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 Lopez Honduras inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lopez Honduras is inspected around two times per year on average.

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