To Esta Rico

911 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

To Esta Rico has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Nov 22, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 14, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 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 http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Observed: No running water in establishment. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

27-06-4

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning** Priority: Basic

02D-01-5

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning** Priority: Basic

14-01-5

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** Priority: Basic

13-03-4

Basic - Observed: Food stored outside. Box of unwashed onions. Operator brought inside MFDV **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

08B-42-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was To Esta Rico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at To Esta Rico on file is from Nov 22, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does To Esta Rico compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

To Esta Rico most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has To Esta Rico's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at To Esta Rico have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at To Esta Rico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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