Mi Viejo San Juan
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Mi Viejo San Juan has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Mi Viejo San Juan on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used for storing foods in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution exceeds 100 ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler just inside back door: butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) Operator put items into reach in freezer. Temperatures taken again: butter (41F - Cold Holding); raw pork (42F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding) On counter: fresh garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) operator put in freezer. Inspector discussed fresh garlic in oil is a temperature controlled for safety food item.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left the food truck, touched counter outside, entered food truck without washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor of cab area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
29
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw steak in reach-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed operator received 5 bags of Alcapurrias ( banana and ground beef rolls) from a random person at time of inspection. Operator stated that the person is his friend and made Alcapurria at home then delivered to the mfdv to served the public.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 cooked chicken skewers 104-110F hot holding in microwave. Discussed proper hot holding temperature is 135F with operator.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Observed operator received 5 bags of Alcapurrias (banana and ground beef rolls) from a random person at time of inspection. Operator stated that the person is his friend and made Alcapurria at home then delivered to the mfdv to served the public. **Admin Complaint**
01A-04-4
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
43
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mi Viejo San Juan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mi Viejo San Juan on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mi Viejo San Juan?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Viejo San Juan.
How does Mi Viejo San Juan compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mi Viejo San Juan most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mi Viejo San Juan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Viejo San Juan have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mi Viejo San Juan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mi Viejo San Juan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Viejo San Juan is inspected around two times per year on average.
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