Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa
Last inspected:
2223 Stuart Street, Tampa, FL 33605Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa has been subject to multiple stop-sale and stop-use orders since October 2024, all citing adulteration under Florida Food Code. On October 30, 2024, an inspection documented grain bugs in pasta packages on retail shelving, raw eggs stored above milk in a cooler, dairy products held at 43°F instead of the required 41°F or below, and rodent droppings on chemical and coffee shelving. Products found to be temperature-abused were voluntarily destroyed by management under inspector supervision. Stop-use orders were issued for affected cooler areas and chemical storage shelving, requiring adequate cleaning and sanitization before reuse. A stop-use order was reissued on November 13, 2024 for areas that had not yet been properly remediated. The facility was instructed to develop and implement a pest management control program and to request a written release inspection once all affected areas are cleaned and sanitized. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2024 found 3 violations, including the absence of written procedures for employees responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. Five inspections are on record between August 2022 and November 2024, with zero violations noted during early inspections in 2022 and 2023.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that
involves vomiting or diarrhea.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.Repeat
No Certified Food Protection Manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Retail area: Dead roach on floor next to the reach-in cooler. COS: Floor was cleaned.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 15 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Request#5120948, 5120949, and 5120950.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center
at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned
and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
DAIRY COOLER BOTTOM WILL NOT LONGER BE USE FOR THE STORAGE OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR
SAFETY FOODS.
Risk-Based Violations
Retail area: Grain bugs in various packages of pasta (macaroni & cheese, Lasagna, and
rotini) on food shelving. COS: All foods were voluntarily discarded.
x
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: Raw shell eggs stored over milk in reach-in-cooler. COS: Eggs were relocated to
proper storage.
x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Establishment: Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions that relate to
preventing transmission of food borne illness.
o
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Retail area: Internal temperature of mozzarella cheese, cheese string, bologna, and cheese
wraps in dairy cooler, measured 43 F. COS: Bologna and cheese wraps packages were quick chilled to 41
F or below. The rest of products were voluntarily discarded. Internal temperature of milk in reach-in cooler,
measured 43 F. COS: Milk gallons were quick chilled to 41 F or below.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees responding to an event that
involves vomiting or diarrhea. Information was provided.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Ice machine and warewashing area: No paper towels and soap available at hand washing
sinks. COS: Paper towels and soap were provided.
5-202.12(A)
Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Warewashing area: No hot water available at hand washing sink. COS: Hot water was
provided.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Ice machine: Hand washing sink blocked with a yellow bucket. COS: Hand washing sink
made accessible.
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a
test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No Certified Food Protection Manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Establishment: No probe thermometer available. COS: Probe thermometer was obtained.
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Retail area: Rodent droppings on chemicals and coffee pot set shelving. Stop-Use Order
issued for chemical and coffee pot set shelving.
o
Print Date: 10/30/2024
Page 2 of 4
45
Citation Description: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-501.11
Observation: Retail area: Dairy cooler bottom not working properly and cooler unable to hold foods at 41*F
or below. Dairy cooler bottom will not longer be use for the storage of time/temperature control for safety
foods.
4-501.19
Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at
less than 110°F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions.
4-501.19 Pf
Warewashing area: No hot water at three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was provided.
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or
rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards
not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of
equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24
hours when used. 4-501.14
Warewashing area: Black and brown build-up on 3 compartment sink basins. COS: 3
compartment sink was cleaned.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing area: Water leak beneath hand washing sink when is turned on.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area: Walk-in cooler in the side of stored milk not working properly and unable to hold
food at 41 F or below. COS: Milk gallons were relocated between the drinks and vegetables racks.
Temperature was checked.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and
unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and
unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and
unadulterated.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 10/30/2024
Page 3 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 10/30/2024
Page 4 of 5
When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2, 3 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
___________________________________
Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Mohamed Hossain
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of Los Amigos Supermercado hereby waive a notice
and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
MOHAMED HOSSAIN, OWNER
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 10/30/2024
Page 5 of 5
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit for training purposes only.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Person in charge wanted to verify if they could use egg cooler which was placed under stop use for the last owner to store
shelf-stable food products. ( Request#5084197)
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Verified installation of mop sink.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (9)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa last inspected?
- Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 13, 2024. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa had?
- Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa find?
- Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 13, 2024 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa has 9 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa are: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf.
- Does Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Los Amigos Supermercado in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
Nearby Establishments to Los Amigos Supermercado
Stories You May Have Missed Tampa
Wings Crash Convenience Store Cited for Food Safety Gaps in March 2026
A Tampa convenience store was cited in March 2026 for failing food safety knowledge standards, including no written plan…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Los Amigos Supermercado. How we collect and verify this data.