Los Suarez
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
52
Score
Public records show five inspections at Los Suarez stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Los Suarez's latest score of 52 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over a container of lemon juice inside small reach in cooler next to deep fryer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards on food truck soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Evelyn Cruz CFM expired on 3/23/2026. Maribel Gamez CFM expired on 7/28/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled beneath table top fryer located at the back of food truck. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards on food truck with cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
52
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plates and sponge stored in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel was all wet. Operator provided new paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Displayed decal has been expired on 02/01/2024.
50-03-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation on ground from air conditioner.
28-02-4
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw steak 48 F stored in reach-in cooler. Recommended to moved to reach-in freezer. **Warning**
03A-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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided napkins. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed all 4 tires deflated on the mfdv. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
58
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed a hole on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator installed a grease trap on the floor outside of the food truck and permanently connected to the truck, waste water disconnected from gray water tank on the unit and directly drains into the grease trap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank not an integral item in mobile food dispensing vehicle. Establishment need to reconnect waste water tank back onto same location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Admin Complaint**
28-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Suarez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Suarez on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Suarez?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Suarez.
How does Los Suarez compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Los Suarez most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Los Suarez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Suarez have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Suarez 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 Suarez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Suarez is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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