EL TENAMPA
18th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33713
Avesta Woodlawn Apartments
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 0 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin located in wait station area is soiled with red and black substance.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach-in cooler door handles on cooks line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles cracked in dry-storage room amd throughout kitchen.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of liquid margarine stored on floor near kitchen rear exit door. Operator placed margarine on crate. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine temperature gauge not registering. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Men's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of chicken base and sour cream containers in coolers to store oatmeal and grits. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of black beans not covered in walk-in cooler.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan attached to bldg in kitchen is soiled with dust buildup.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above open container of oatmeal in cooler near gas stove. Operator placed raw beef below oatmeal. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings on floor against wall in dry-storage room. 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath reach-in cooler on cooks line. 13 rodent droppings underneath flat-top grill on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server touching soiled dishes then touching clean plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 10:44am. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. a. cooked sausage patty (47F - Cold Holding); b. shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); c. diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); d. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with orange substance. **Repeat Violation**
- 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 black beans and cooked ground beef on shelf in walk-in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle on top of hand wash sink near warewashing area containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin at wait station. Operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge not registering. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. **Warning**
- 27-10-4:Basic - Operator hot water valve no hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of sour cream containers to store grits and corn beef hash in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on men's restroom door. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at wait station not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Operator added chlorine. Re checked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of jalapeños peppers are dented at seams on shelf in dry-storage area. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 18 rodent droppings on floor against the wall and underneath shelf in dry-storage room. Will email DBPR Form 5025-011. Restaurant Pest Prevention Tips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers touching soiled dishes then touch clean plates without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table in kitchen at 10:11am. Operator placed item in walk-in freezer. a. butter (64F - Cold Holding) Discussed Time as a Public Health Control as an option. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From steam table at 9:57am. Operator placed on stove top to reheat. a. cooked refried beans (130F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris in cracks. **Warning**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Guillerma Saucedo expired 12-07-2024. **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. From walk-in cooler items prepared more than 24 hours ago. a. Cooked beans b. Cooked rice **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 23 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 16-38-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Temperature gauge not registering. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator hot water valve no hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of sour cream containers to store grits and corn beef hash in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken on men's restroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris in cracks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris in cracks. **Time Extended**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Guillerma Saucedo expired 12-07-2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Guillerma Saucedo expired 12-07-2024. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door . - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen screen door .
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Less than 10ppm chlorine after 3 runs
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef sitting on packaged American cheese in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 100 rodent droppings under cooks line 10 rodent droppings on top of cooks line and cooking equipment 3 rodent droppings in reach in cooler used for dry storage 24 rodent droppings under dry storage racks in kitchen 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of of reach in cooler used for dry storage in kitchen 21 rodent droppings next to ice machine in server area 8 rodent droppings on wooden ledge next to ice machine in server area
- 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. Burgers made yesterday in cooks line reach in cooler no date mark. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).