EL TIZONCITO

1707 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY UNIT A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10742058

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Operator in process of repairing floors and cove molding
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsas and sauces in reach in cooler not covered
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ribeye thawing on counter
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chorizo chubs stored over heads of lettuce and whole limes in cooler. Discussed with employee to move to lower shelf.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsas, cooked meats, cheeses and sauces in large two door reach in cooler not dated Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10741303

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling, tiles and dish area and back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed multiple Floor tiles and cove molding tiles missing in kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags with raw meats in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8751862

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling, tiles and dish area and back kitchen Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Emailed to manager Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Observed multiple Floor tiles and cove molding tiles missing in kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour and salt not labeled Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags with raw meats in reach in freezer. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to manager Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anselmo Lopez 6-19-2019, certificate expired 6-19-2024. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of sauces, cheese, and cooked meats in reach in cooler not dated Warning

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512293

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with corn, raw meats and tortillas in cold holding units
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chorizo chub stored over baby carrots in reach in cooler in storage area. Emailed storage chart to manager
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521813

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511983

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copies of handout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365591

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of shrimp and calamari thawing on shelf. Manager moved to cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to three compartment sink at bar Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copies of handout Warning