La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa
Last inspected:
7730 Palm River Rd Ste 850, Tampa, FL 33619Antojitos & Produce in Tampa has been cited for severe and recurring employee health policy violations across multiple inspections in 2025, including three separate high-priority employee health policy violations documented on August 13 alone. The facility also shows a pattern of handwashing procedure violations, improper cooking temperature violations, and shell stock handling violations appearing across 5 of the last 8 inspections. Over 16 total inspections since 2016, the facility averaged 5.3 violations per inspection, consistent with the Florida statewide average, but the concentration of high-priority violations in recent months represents a significant escalation in enforcement activity. An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 13 inspection. The facility received a disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, though the prior inspection on August 20 is pending with an extension given.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025067041 | $200.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Tampa |
La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections39 violations · 20 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa last inspected?
- La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa are: Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa had?
- La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa find?
- La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 8, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa been fined?
- La Esquina De Antojitos Latinos in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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