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EL 809 SUPERMARKET

Food safety records indicate EL 809 SUPERMARKET in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897705

  • 08B-42-4:Basic - Food equipment stored outside. Sugar cane juice stored outside of food truck, adjacent to smoker. Employee relocated juicer into interior of food truck during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located inside Reach in cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and sauces in squeeze bottles inside Reach in cooler not labeled.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen fruit pulp stored inside direct contact with shopping bag, located inside Reach in chest freezer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of raw chorizo and raw steak stored on top of frozen fruit pulp in Reach in chest freezer. Employee relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tamales 47F at 1:05pm brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am, cooked pork 50F at 1:05pmb brought over to MFDV from commissary and stored inside Reach in cooler at 8am,
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored on top of prep table. Employee relocated hand sanitizer to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of chlorine stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed chlorine during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10775305

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707866

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator hung posted during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580534

  • 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 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Admin Complaint
  • 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. Missing for 1 employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580507

  • 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.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578123

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: 8 dead roaches on floor under the truck. Employee removing and sanitizing area. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: Still observed**Time Extended** **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 2023-12-21: **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. Missing for 1 employee Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8330382

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor. 3 dead roaches in between cracks in the walls on flooring. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 40 live ants inside of food truck. Employee sprayed ants and killed removed and sanitized the area. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches in crack of food truck flooring. 1 live roach on wall under prep table 1 live roach on floor on cooks line. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a wooden deck with a smoker that is not on the plans and Is not moveable deck is open but has a covering over it. Wooden legs. The deck is stored by next to the food truck. 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. Missing for 1 employee Warning