How many health inspections has EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT had?

EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT

1479 BELCHER RD S STE G&H, Largo, FL 33771

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT CORP · License: SEA6217962

EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT in Largo, FL has 21 inspections on record with 141 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

141Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 7, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 29, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 13, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 1, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 6, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 31, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 29, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT had?: EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at EL TIPICO LATINO RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: February 7, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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