Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
70
Score
Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
“Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Employee readjusted chlorine to 50 PPM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Measuring spoons on dry storage rack in back kitchen area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. One case of oil stored on floor in back kitchen area next to water heater and handwashing sink. Operator relocated oil off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located inside reach in freezer and in reach in chest freezer adjacent to the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Date marking missing on ham and cheese in reachin cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked broken eggs stored with eggs in reachin cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed dirty dishes, went to grab gloves and stir food. Inspector discussed proper hand washing with employee. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:47am ; raw shelled eggs ( ambient temp ) (57F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:48am; dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:50am. In reachin cooler #1 not properly cooling **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (80F - Cold Holding)on prep table. Employee placed in cooler. cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:47am ; raw shelled eggs ( ambient temp ) (57F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:48am; dulce de leche (58F - Cold Holding) temped at 10:50am. In reachin cooler #1 not properly cooling **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black non food grade bag used to store bread in reachin freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink not operating in front dining area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with Lysol not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac drain line draining in hand sink in back prep area. Employee removed and placed a bucket to catch the water from the ac. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler not properly cooling. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing at both unisex restrooms. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on bottom shelf of prep table adjacent to hand sink. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee missing hair restraint while moving food items from cooler. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Unsealed wood used as storage shelf. **Warning**
14-25-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen near dish area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reachin freezer in prep area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 73F in cup holding spoon next to espresso machine. Employee discarded water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.mop sink removed from back of establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stored on clean dishes on shelf in dish area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink not properly installed. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn on bottom shelf of prep table adjacent to front doors. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reachin cooler in prep area. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and oil not labeled on prep table on cookline. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over Ready to eat cooked chicken and arepa in Reach in freezer. Manager relocated raw chicken during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, located at rear exterior of establishment.
29-34-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm. 100ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Sliced ham in back kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. Milk in front register Reach in cooler not dater marked. Manager added date to milk during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located beneath three compartment sink. Manager added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bottles water stored on kitchen floor adjacent to deli slicer. Manager relocated water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter espresso machine. A sign has been provided, manager posted sign during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
45
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all 5 handwashing sinks in the entire establishment included restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Handwash sink has no paper towel at cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater and keys stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed items from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Employee cellphone and water bottle stored on prep table at cook line. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a physical copy to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. The only chlorine available in the establishment is not for food contact surfaces. Operator went to store and bought approved sanitizer back to the establishment at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food containers, then put them on drain board to air dry without proper sanitation. Discussed with operator about the proper procedures for manually ware washing. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A gallon of milk 57 F stored in handwash sink at front service area. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **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 a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A gallon of milk stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Employee moved it to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Provided a few test strips to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all 5 handwashing sinks in the entire establishment included restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 a physical copy, 1 employee signed and date agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 quarts of chicken soups in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At back door area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater and keys stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed items from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a physical copy to operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of dust and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
23
May 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. No handwash sinks available. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. The only handwash sink in kitchen has been disconnected from proper plumbing system and stored on floor, no handwash sink available in the entire establishment except in restrooms. **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Per approved revised plan, no handwash sink has been installed next to three compartment sink, and no handwash sink has been installed at front service area. The only handwash sink available in kitchen has been disconnected from plumbing system, no handwash sink available in the entire establishment except restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator ordered online at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding next to back entry door Wall junction next to back door Wall junction near back entrance to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Mar 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
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/. Per approved plan on 04/08/2010, new operator relocated three compartment sink and handwash sink, then removed wall on three compartment sink from original location, new wall built from kitchen to front entrance, taking half of the dining room to be a new bakery kitchen, front bar removed along with handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding at establishment observed to be missing or in disrepair. Cove molding next to hand sink near stove in kitchen Cove molding next to back entry door Cove molding behind stove Cove molding behind three compartment sink Cove molding in front server area Wall junction next to back door Wall junction near back entrance to kitchen. Wall junction next to front entrance to kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-29: Works in progress. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-03-4
74
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and raw steak stored over unwashed avocados and other vegetables in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of homemade Horchata (50F - Cold Holding) stored in reach-in cooler at front service counter. Operator moved it from drink cooler to other time/temperature control for safety food reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons and sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at front service area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at front service area and next three compartment sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings, cooked bean and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
50
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
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 shell eggs stored over Tortillas in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed whole avocados in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked chicken wing and cooked tomato sauce in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizing bucket stored in handwash sink at front service area.
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 - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wood storage shelves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-25-5
52
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded onion and shredded peppers in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Raw beef stored over cut peppers in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container with soap stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: A basket stored in handwash sink at kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Shredded mozzarella cheese, cooked chicken soup and various items in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches inside the clear plastic sleeve that displays proper refrigerator storage handout on the wall. Operator discarded the dead roaches with the plastic sleeve and sanitized the wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed 122 dead roaches in the establishment at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Dry food storage shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
14-25-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras?
Across the inspection record, “cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras.
How does Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras 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 Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexican Restaurant Uniendo Fronteras is inspected around four times per year on average.
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