Renzo's

14445 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Renzo's has 13 inspections in the public record. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Renzo's is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: A Vacuum breaker is still needed at the mop sink , on the hose splitter , at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside Reach in cooler on front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Standing water still at bottom of reach in cooler on the front line, at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

29-49-6

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

29-34-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. Inside of both soda guns are soiled at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

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/. Dry age Reach in cooler and display case Reach in cooler added in dining room area. 2 Reach in coolers, 2 Reach in chest freezers, and a Reach in cooler for desserts added to front counter. Employee handwash sink relocated from original location at bar area. Multiple Reach in coolers, dump sink, ice bins, and ice machine added to bar area. Mop sink, Dish machine, and three compartment sink at immediate entrance into kitchen area. Multiple Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers added to front line cook area. Multiple equipment in back kitchen area removed or replaced with different equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Call back due 12/15/2025. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: 30 day time extension per District Manager Jon T. **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

29-49-6

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

29-34-4

51-16-7

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate CFM certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Call back due 12/15/2025. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Ana and Esther. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Call back due 12/15/2025. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

29-49-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and mini sweet peppers stored over sauces and olives in front line Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Unwashed cilantro and mini sweet peppers stored over sauces and olives in front line Reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**

08B-17-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

29-34-4

22-02-4

53A-01-7

51-16-7

11-26-1

53B-05-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

29-49-6

08B-17-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen fish, lobster tails and mixed seafood stored over cooked frozen empanadas in Reach in freezer adjacent to office. **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink. **Warning**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. Inside of both soda guns are soiled at bar area. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in front line used for storing plastic hotel pan and a bowl. **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to locate CFM certificate. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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/. Dry age Reach in cooler and display case Reach in cooler added in dining room area. 2 Reach in coolers, 2 Reach in chest freezers, and a Reach in cooler for desserts added to front counter. Employee handwash sink relocated from original location at bar area. Multiple Reach in coolers, dump sink, ice bins, and ice machine added to bar area. Mop sink, Dish machine, and three compartment sink at immediate entrance into kitchen area. Multiple Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers added to front line cook area. Multiple equipment in back kitchen area removed or replaced with different equipment. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Ana and Esther. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at Employee handwash sink adjacent to Walk in cooler. Hot water valve beneath sink is the only method to turn on or off hot water. **Warning**

27-16-4

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. **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. Cooked yellow rice and sweetbreads in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside Reach in cooler on front line. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and mini sweet peppers stored over sauces and olives in front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**

08B-17-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at faucet splitter, located at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**

29-42-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda guns at bar area soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Both soda guns at bar area soiled with black mold-like substance. Employee began to clean soda guns during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at faucet splitter, located at mop sink. **Warning**

29-42-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm during time of inspection. Discussed with employee to set up three compartment sink for ware washing and sanitizing. **Warning**

22-49-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and fish stored over cheese tequenos and cooked pasta on front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 filets of raw snapper thawed in reduced oxygen packaging on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda guns at bar area soiled with black mold-like substance. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, potato salad, cooked sausage, multiple other items on front line Reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located behind front service counter adjacent to dessert display case. Located on front line cook adjacent to large Reach in cooler. **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 filets of raw snapper thawed in reduced oxygen packaging on front line Reach in cooler. **Warning**

06-09-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drinks stored on shelf in dry storage room. Employee relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of empanada shells stored on floor of Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-"like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-20-5

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door. Operator provided. **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. Rice, cooked chicken and multiple items in walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk plantains in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-20: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook prep touched face and began working with clean equipment tongs. Discussed with employee to wash hands before touching clean equipment employee washed hands.

12A-25-4

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw sausage over drink mixers in walk in cooler.

08A-14-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 45 f raw chicken 50 f reach in drawer cooler by service window on cooks line employee moved to freezer Cold holding Butter 72 f on counter moved to freezer 2nd temp 62 f **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: empanada chicken 124 f empanada ham 128 f operator placed in oven 2nd temp

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooks line

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. Cook beef no date mark reach in cooler on cooks line Reach in cooler cooks line cut ham ceviche not dated and multiple items

02C-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.by empanadas case. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line

29-49-6

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 7 employee trainings observed 1 employee training **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

22-20-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meats on floor in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: Observed raw meat in box on floor walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

08B-38-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At 0 ppm tested 2 times. Discussed with operator to use three compartment sink. Chlorine.

22-42-4

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and began prepping food. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cup while drinking than engaged with food prep no hand washing. Operator washed hands.

12A-29-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed cutting board with no sanitizer. Only water.

22-45-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef at 46 f 25 lbs held overnight in a reach in cooler at service line. With a ambient air temperature of 48 f no temperatures taken. 5 lbs of thin raw beef at 52 held in reach in cooler at service line. Air temperature of 53 f no temperatures taken. **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter Cold holding: raw salmon 53 f 2 temp. 43 f Cooked beef at 46 f 25 lbs held overnight in a reach in cooler at service line. With a ambient air temperature of 43f no temperatures taken. See stop sale 5 lbs of thin raw beef at 52 held in reach in cooler at service line. Air temperature of 53 f no temperatures taken. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Covered the cooked broccoli and vegetables in walk in cooler with lid. **Repeat Violation**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump ice in hand washing sink. Hand washing sink bar area dishes stored. Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By desert area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees no training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef walk-in cooler made 9/12/22

02C-02-5

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

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains stored in boxes on floor by walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink by service station.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renzo's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renzo's on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renzo's?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Renzo's.

How does Renzo's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Renzo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Renzo's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Renzo's 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 Renzo's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Renzo's is inspected around four times per year on average.

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