El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa

Last inspected:

4820 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Overview

El Volcan de Mi Tierra in Tampa has been inspected 22 times on record, accumulating 155 violations at an average of 7.0 per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 9 inspections, and time-temperature control failures in 5 inspections. A warning was issued on August 20, 2024 following an inspection that documented 13 violations including employee health policy and toxic substance control failures. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 identified 30 violations (2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic) and was completed with no further action, though high-priority findings included employee health reporting and handwashing facility violations. A fire safety violation was documented on March 9, 2015 for a propane tank larger than code-permitted size located inside the building.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
155Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 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

El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**

El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa last inspected?
El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa had?
El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa find?
El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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 Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Volcan De Mi Tierra in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Bull Grill Brazilian Steakhouse (2015).

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