Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa
Last inspected:
7530 W Waters Ave Unit 1/2 B&c, Tampa, FL 33615Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has accumulated 209 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 per visit. The facility was shut down once for lack of a handwashing sink and operated briefly in 2025 under the name Tito's Latin Kitchen. In November 2023, inspectors returned on multiple consecutive days citing over 50 violations in four days, resulting in an administrative complaint and an emergency order recommendation. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisories, and employee health policies. Fire inspections documented electrical wiring in disrepair and a missing outlet cover in the restroom.
Most recent closure: November 2, 2023 for no handwashing sink.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 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
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015010637 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
A electrical outlet cover missing in restroom.
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.
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 6 inspections47 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa last inspected?
- Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa last shut down?
- Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa was last shut down on November 2, 2023 for no handwashing sink. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa had?
- Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa find?
- Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa been fined?
- Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Pabellon Restaurant and Bar in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Tito's Latin Kitchen (2025).
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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).
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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