Tito's Latin Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
86
Score
Tito's Latin Kitchen appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Tito's Latin Kitchen on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on lift top reach in cooler is grooved at time of inspection.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint at time of inspection
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on rack with round food bowl.
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in-cooler near stove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In walk-in-cooler
36-62-4
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. Near walk-in-cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items on prep table with food (peeled plantains).
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over peeled plantains in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sani bucket stored inside hand sink in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of juices on floor walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over plantains in reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
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 - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bicycle in kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
55
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep make table in front kitchen area
14-13-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water in yellow mop near back kitchen door. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink pipe leaking underneath sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Cracked floor tile near back kitchen door
36-17-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tito's Latin Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tito's Latin Kitchen on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tito's Latin Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tito's Latin Kitchen.
How does Tito's Latin Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tito's Latin Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tito's Latin Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tito's Latin Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tito's Latin 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.
How often is Tito's Latin Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tito's Latin Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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