Paracas Bay

3602 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Paracas Bay stretching back to 2022. On Jun 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Paracas Bay's latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cilantro sauce.

02C-02-5

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls in several areas around the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-24: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed Observed hand sink removed at dish area **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of soda stored on floor **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in walls in several areas around the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer on cookline **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over whole tomatoes in three door glass cooler. Corrected, operator placed eggs on bottom shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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. Opened containers of milk and cream held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar employee hand wash sink , corrected , operator replaced paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles missing and cracked in several areas of kitchen and behind bar. B. Wall damage behind dishwasher in kitchen, wall damage by employee hand wash sink in bar area . **Repeat Violation**

36-11-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 chicken held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair behind dishwasher and tiles missing at cooks line wall . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Most walls in establishments with damage. **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**

21-12-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paracas Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paracas Bay on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paracas Bay?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paracas Bay.

How does Paracas Bay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Paracas Bay most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Paracas Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paracas Bay have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paracas Bay 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 Paracas Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paracas Bay is inspected around two times per year on average.

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