Los Suarez

8145 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Los Suarez stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

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

Los Suarez's latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soil. **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 - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

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

51-13-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Repeat Violation**

11-01-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 spray bottles stored in handwash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles in handwash sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation on ground from air conditioner

28-02-4

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

51-13-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided a physical copy, employee placed on handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Time Extended**

36-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair. Observed a hole on floor in front of ice machine. **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. Observed cpvc pipe built on unit and permanently connected to fresh water source from convenience store. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-15: **Admin Complaint**

51-06-4

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

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, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” 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 67 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 five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Suarez 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 Los Suarez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Suarez is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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