Papinones in Ruskin
Last inspected:
101 Shell Point Rd, Ruskin, FL 33570Papinones in Ruskin has accumulated 225 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility operated under the name La Casita Grocery & Restaurant from 2023 to 2024. Food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and utensil sanitation are the top recurring violations. State records show two fire safety citations, including a blocked exit door in 2024 that was corrected on-site and a fire extinguisher in the red zone in 2023. The restaurant has faced four disciplinary actions totaling $2,120 in fines, with the largest single penalty of $1,600.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Papinones in Ruskin: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.3
violations / inspection
8.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Papinones in Ruskin: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023070545 | $160.00 | Oct 20, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2017048781 | $200.00 | Aug 10, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015031380 | $1,600.00 | May 27, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Papinones in Ruskin: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Partial · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked with cart, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In dry storage room.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Papinones in Ruskin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Papinones in Ruskin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Papinones in Ruskin last inspected?
- Papinones in Ruskin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Papinones in Ruskin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Papinones in Ruskin are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Papinones in Ruskin had?
- Papinones in Ruskin has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Papinones in Ruskin find?
- Papinones in Ruskin was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Papinones in Ruskin ever been shut down?
- No, Papinones in Ruskin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Papinones in Ruskin had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Papinones in Ruskin has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Papinones in Ruskin faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Papinones in Ruskin has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,960.00 in fines.
- How much has Papinones in Ruskin been fined?
- Papinones in Ruskin has been fined a total of $1,960.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Papinones in Ruskin operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Casita Grocery & Restaurant (2023-2024).
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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