Tasty Arepa's Tampa

6915 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tasty Arepa's Tampa has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Tasty Arepa's Tampa was last inspected on Nov 7, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored in grocery bag in reach-in cooler.

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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

22-02-4

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. 1 employee has no training.

53B-13-5

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.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oils stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of take out food containers stored on floor.

25-05-4

Mar 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

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

14-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Arepa's Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Arepa's Tampa on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Arepa's Tampa?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasty Arepa's Tampa.

How does Tasty Arepa's Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tasty Arepa's Tampa most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tasty Arepa's Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Arepa's Tampa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tasty Arepa's Tampa 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 Tasty Arepa's Tampa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Arepa's Tampa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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