El Tenampa in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1800 16 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704El Tenampa in St. Petersburg has accumulated 548 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.2 per visit. The facility has been shut down nine times for rodent and roach activity. Between February and September 2025, inspectors issued seven emergency orders within months, documenting recurring high-priority violations including improper food contact surfaces and inadequate ventilation. The restaurant has faced nine disciplinary actions totaling $6,520 in fines.
Most recent closure: November 12, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tenampa in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
12.2
violations / inspection
12.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
9
emergency closures
9 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
El Tenampa in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (9)
El Tenampa in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (9)
Total fines on record: $6,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070821 | $800.00 | Sep 9, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2025039246 | $800.00 | Apr 22, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2025013701 | $400.00 | Feb 18, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2025004566 | $400.00 | Dec 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022027419 | $800.00 | Jun 2, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2021042772 | $800.00 | Jul 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019053879 | $400.00 | Oct 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019044861 | $800.00 | Aug 22, 2019 | Orlando | |
| 3--2015002831 | $1,320.00 | Dec 17, 2014 | District 10 |
El Tenampa in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 11 inspections126 violations · 87 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections45 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections66 violations · 46 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Tenampa in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tenampa in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- El Tenampa in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Tenampa in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- El Tenampa in St. Petersburg was last shut down on November 12, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Tenampa in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tenampa in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has El Tenampa in St. Petersburg had?
- El Tenampa in St. Petersburg has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tenampa in St. Petersburg find?
- El Tenampa in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tenampa in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Tenampa in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 9 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has El Tenampa in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tenampa in St. Petersburg has 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $6,520.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tenampa in St. Petersburg been fined?
- El Tenampa in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $6,520.00 across 9 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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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