Los Gustitos De Sindy

1701 West Sligh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Gustitos De Sindy five times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shelled eggs stored at room temperature 51 F. Less than 1 hour per operator. Operator placing in reach-in-freezer to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

41-05-4

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 - 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

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 - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

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

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water on the MFDV. Hand sink 76 F 3 compartment sink 77 F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

27-06-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

50-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in MFDV while open and operating **Repeat Violation**

43-08-4

11-27-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooking equipment stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**

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 - 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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on top of refrigerator not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave soiled

23-03-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

In-Use Utensils Properly Stored

FL-43

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Gustitos De Sindy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Gustitos De Sindy on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Gustitos De Sindy?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Gustitos De Sindy.

How does Los Gustitos De Sindy compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Los Gustitos De Sindy most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Los Gustitos De Sindy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Gustitos De Sindy have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Los Gustitos De Sindy 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.

How often is Los Gustitos De Sindy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Gustitos De Sindy is inspected around two times per year on average.

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