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TAMALE FACTORY

Based on 6 health inspections, TAMALE FACTORY in PLANT CITY has earned a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13635488

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13564559

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and reach in cooler on cook line Warning
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small make table shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler on cook line: sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamale (47F - Cold Holding); chicken tamale (46F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Manager added warning labels Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Warning

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10897357

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has bar with 3 stools and observed customers eating inside. Operator added outdoor seating 20 chairs
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in pan of water at 67f. Discussed using water at 135f or no water **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan in grab n go cooler not labeled or dated Repeat Violation
  • 28-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator added 23 seats for dining from 0
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over green sauce in reach in cooler
  • 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. Cooked tamales and green sauces in reach in cooler not dated. Frozen premade tamales in reach in freezer not dated

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10765953

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8842163

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled
  • 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed grab n go cooler with green juice, beet juice and orange juice. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Castillo 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 some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

7/27/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8650730

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed