Pinchos Boricuas
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Pinchos Boricuas has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly on cut tomato. 1 live fly landing on cutting board in kitchen. 4 live flies flying around MFDV. 1 live fly on blender. 1 live fly on wall near reach in freezer.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landing on cut tomato.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cooked pork 98 F, per operator items have been in metal pan for 20 prior to taking temperature. Employee put on grill at time of inspection.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Heads of lettuce on top of Handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in cooler.
10-08-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over cut peppers and multiple items in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in storage trailer.
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread on floor next to reach in cooler. Bulk oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above reach in cooler near soda reach in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
35
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Mar 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle is not set up for waste water to go into tank. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
28-10-4
95
Feb 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water temped 65F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Water temped 80 F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temped 65F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: Water temped 80 F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle is not set up for waste water to go into tank. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
28-10-4
67
Feb 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage pipe is leaking onto ground from pipe outside connected to outdoor waste tank. Puddle of waste water on the ground that can be roped off. **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
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**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water temped 65F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temped 65F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Truck is permanently connected to sewage tank through pipes and does not allow truck to be movable. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle is not set up for waste water to go into tank. **Admin Complaint**
28-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Waste water leaking from pipe that's connected to outside waste water tank onto ground. Truck came and emptied water at time of inspection. Waste water is no longer leaking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: chicken 126 F, **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over drinks in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in MFDV. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut tomato in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Openings to the outside for equipment, such as ventilation fans, not screened or otherwise protected when the equipment is not in operation. No screen on window. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-07-4
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** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
29
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of purple Fabuloso on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Alcapurrrias in reach in freezer.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen next to grill.
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in all reach in cooler.
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pinchos Boricuas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pinchos Boricuas on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pinchos Boricuas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pinchos Boricuas.
How does Pinchos Boricuas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pinchos Boricuas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pinchos Boricuas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pinchos Boricuas have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pinchos Boricuas 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 Pinchos Boricuas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pinchos Boricuas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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