EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL
1623 E 5 AVE, Tampa, FL 33605
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL INC · License: SEA3915650
EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL in Tampa, FL has 29 inspections on record with 235 total violations (8.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of April 28, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2015 | Roach activity | 12:32:00 |
Inspection History (29)
Apr 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Aug 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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May 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Aug 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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May 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 9, 2021 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jun 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jun 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Apr 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jan 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Nov 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jul 19, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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How Does This Facility Compare?
EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL had?
- EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL ever been shut down?
- Yes, EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL?
- The most frequently cited violations at EL PUERTO RESTAURANT & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
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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).
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