El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo

Last inspected:

1479 Belcher Rd S Ste G&h, Largo, FL 33771
Overview

El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo has been cited with 144 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, more than 20% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent, with handwashing and employee health policy violations appearing in at least five inspections between November 2023 and February 2025, and proper cooking temperature violations cited in at least three inspections. On August 20, 2024, an inspector issued a Warning after documenting violations including improper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting failures, and time as a control measure violations; the next inspection on August 21, 2024 resulted in an Admin Complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 documented six basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
144Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— 5 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo last inspected?
El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo?
The most frequently cited violations at El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo had?
El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo find?
El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo ever been shut down?
No, El Tipico Latino Restaurant in Largo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.

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