EL MEJOR CHURRO DEL PAIS

Food safety records indicate EL MEJOR CHURRO DEL PAIS in TAMPA has 4 inspections with a 3.4/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

2504 West Cluster Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801434

  • 51-36-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: MFDV unmovable. Platform beneath wooden steps prohibit movement. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888170

  • 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wooden platform beneath wooden steps to MFDV prevents MFDV from being movable. Operator removed wooden platform during time of inspection, rendering MFDV movable. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. A clean up chart has been provided to operator during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8710393

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of cooking oil, bottled water and smaller ice maker stored on floor. Warning
  • 51-36-1:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wooden stared connected by screws to MFDV making it not able to move from place to place Warning
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 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. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Satiating bucket stored inside hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lazaro Aguilar Owner Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation 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. 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548676

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.