Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa
Last inspected:
2922 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Smiles Catering, a Tampa establishment also known as Los Gringos, has accumulated 238 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent activity. Fire inspections documented a repeated hazard from its prior operator: cooking equipment with no hood suppression system, cited under the La Ideal Sandwich Shop name in 2016. The most frequently cited violations involved food contact surfaces, consumer advisories, and proper hand and arm washing. In 2024, the facility faced two administrative complaints within four months, though recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show compliance after callback inspections.
Most recent closure: February 16, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
5.5
violations / inspection
5.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021011307 | — | Feb 16, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2020042811 | $400.00 | Aug 17, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
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.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
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.
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections49 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa last inspected?
- Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 13, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa last shut down?
- Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa was last shut down on February 16, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa had?
- Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa find?
- Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 13, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa been fined?
- Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Smiles Catering/los Gringos in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: La Ideal Sandwich Shop (2016-2016).
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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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