El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
5008 W Linebaugh Ave #20, Tampa, FL 33624El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa averaged 6.2 violations per inspection across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on December 7, 2015 for roach activity and received two disciplinary actions totaling $700 in fines. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least five inspections between 2022 and 2025, representing a significant recurring pattern. Hand washing facility and proper hand-washing violations appeared in multiple 2025 inspections. Fire safety violations involving exposed electrical wiring were documented in 2015. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026, a complaint-driven inspection, identified 27 violations including four high-priority violations for management awareness, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory, though the disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: December 7, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.2
violations / inspection
6.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 09:48:00 |
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $700.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052278 | $300.00 | Oct 2, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015053277 | $400.00 | Dec 7, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.hanging out of wall exposed **Warning**
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.
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.hanging out of wall exposed **Warning**
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.
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa last shut down?
- El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa was last shut down on December 7, 2015 for roach 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 Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa had?
- El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa find?
- El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $700.00 in fines.
- How much has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa been fined?
- El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa has been fined a total of $700.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Tablado Restaurant & Patio Bar in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Portillo Family Catering (2015-2015).
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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