Mexican & Honduras Food
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Mexican & Honduras Food six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mexican & Honduras Food's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned device on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on outside. Bottled water stored outside door of MFDV. Operator placed bottled waters in MFDV
08B-38-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Window not screened in open **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
82
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave and cutting boards **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over containers of cooked foods and container of sour cream in white reach-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, microwave and reach-in-cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation (front window without screen open). **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee open coffee cup sitting on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator personal food in reach-in-cooler not properly identified and segregated from foods in white reach-in-cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease, bottom of reach-in-freezer soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican & Honduras Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican & Honduras Food on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican & Honduras Food?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mexican & Honduras Food.
How does Mexican & Honduras Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mexican & Honduras Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mexican & Honduras Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexican & Honduras Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexican & Honduras Food 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 Mexican & Honduras Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican & Honduras Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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