Rene's Mexican Kitchen

4414 N. Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 13, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Rene's Mexican Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 13, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Rene's Mexican Kitchen dates to Dec 13, 2023.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Rene's Mexican Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

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

21-12-4

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Rene Valenzuela Owner/Manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: **Time Extended**

08B-12-5

Jan 5, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rene's Mexican Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rene's Mexican Kitchen on file is from Dec 13, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Rene's Mexican Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Rene's Mexican Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Rene's Mexican Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rene's Mexican Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rene's Mexican Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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