Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa
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1809 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa has been inspected 9 times since March 2022, accumulating 69 violations—an average of 7.7 per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, including improper hand washing practices cited in 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 8 of 9 inspections. Food quality and condition issues were documented in 5 inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in 2 inspections. A portable fire extinguisher gauge reading in the red zone was documented on July 6, 2021. The facility has never been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though 9 violations were cited, including repeat findings of parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
Basic Violations
Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa last inspected?
- Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa had?
- Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa find?
- Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 Tito's Latin Kitchen in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tito's Latin Kitchen 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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