Suys Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
55
Score
Suys Mexican Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2023. Suys Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited three times.
Suys Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the public at time of inspection.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of WD-40 and a can of bug spray stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved items to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided a few Quat test strips for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef tripes, cooked chorizo and cooked yellow rice in reach-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. Operator moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. Operator post a sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Sep 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked beef 48 F and cooked chorizo 45 F stored on other food containers in flip top cooler at cook line. Discussed with operator about the flip top cooler has no ambient cold air on top, food needs to be directly in the cold well or inside the reach-in cooler. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 48 F, cooked chorizo 45 F, **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, beef soup and various cooked food in multiple reach-in coolers. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple wiping clothes and cutting mat stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oils stored on floor in dry storage room. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-47-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men and women restrooms. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on wall in kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-34-5
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on triple sink with amber colored liquid in it at time of inspection.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen at time of inspection.
36-73-4
74
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reachin cooler next to back door Corrected -observed employee place raw chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork in reachin cooler
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not labeled at 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored in floor in kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in women's and men's restrooms
31B-04-4
55
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with vinegar not labeled Corrected employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers of water stored on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor Corrected -observed operator place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Suys Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Suys Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Suys Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Suys Mexican Restaurant.
How does Suys Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Suys Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Suys Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Suys Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Suys Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Suys Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Suys Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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