Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa
Last inspected:
701 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa has 20 inspections on record spanning from 2024 to March 2026, with 88 total violations averaging 4.4 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health policy violations, including employee health reporting and management awareness failures, appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2024 and 2025, representing a recurring compliance gap in this category. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 6 inspections across the record. A fire safety violation on November 21, 2024 documented a marked exit blocked. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied after 4 violations were found, following a Warning Issued disposition on March 17, 2026 when 24 violations were documented in a single routine inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa last inspected?
- Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa had?
- Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa find?
- Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Pulgarcito 503 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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