Restaurant Milena Honduras
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Restaurant Milena Honduras has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Restaurant Milena Honduras trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop drink inside double door refrigerator on cooks line.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food Service Establishment in operation and license delinquent- establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork inside double door refrigerator has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has dishes stored inside it. Employee removed dishes and placed in 3 compartment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink has slow draining water on cooks line.
29-20-5
47
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tamales (72F - Cold Holding); eggs (82F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (82F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drink water then proceeded to work with food without washing her hands. Spoke with employee about proper handwashing technique's employee washed her hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop drinks inside refrigerator in kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tamales (72F - Cold Holding); eggs (82F - Cold Holding); chicken nuggets (82F cold holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Milk opened and held longer then 24 has no date marking inside refrigerator in kitchen area.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has food stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employees bowl of food stored on shelves in kitchen area. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
26
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: No paper towels at handwashing sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains,onions, cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at handwashing sink on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: No hot water at handwashing sink on cooks line. **Admin Complaint**
27-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
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 ground beef inside of refrigerator in kitchen area has no date markings. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains,onions, cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No water at handwashing sink on cooks line. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing 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. Cooked ground beef inside of refrigerator in kitchen area has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking bottle water on cooks line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plantains,onions, cabbage stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink stored on food preparation table.
12B-07-4
39
Oct 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine test strips. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine test strip. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in tall reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Bananas stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Aug 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by metal prep table. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paperwork towels at Handwash sink near service counter window in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Based on plans from 04-07-2008 Dishwasher removed, wall near front entrance added removing door. Refrigeration added near storage closet. Cashier counter added where seating used to be. Service counter added with window. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink near service counter window in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at Handwash sink near service counter window in kitchen. Operator placed sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in tall reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
45
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No dates on any items in kitchen area. Had a discussion with chef about proper date markings. Chef properly dated items in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed cabbage in refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on cooks line. Chef placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in door way leading to kitchen.
36-17-5
64
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer measured at 10ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand-wash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near dish machine. Employee placed soap at hand-wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on the counter. Operator placed chicken into refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
64
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Restaurant Milena Honduras last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Restaurant Milena Honduras on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Restaurant Milena Honduras?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Restaurant Milena Honduras.
How does Restaurant Milena Honduras compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Restaurant Milena Honduras most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Restaurant Milena Honduras' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Restaurant Milena Honduras have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Restaurant Milena Honduras means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Restaurant Milena Honduras inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Restaurant Milena Honduras is inspected around four times per year on average.
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