EL RECREO
4601 North Habana Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed three employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw hamburger patties thawing on prep counter next to three compartment sink. Operator moved patties into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with sauces on top of Reach in cooler not labeled. Operator labeled bottles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and hair with gloved hands then began to prepare bread for customer without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed with operator to always have employees wash hands and change gloves after touching body or hair. Employee washed hands, changed gloves, and discarded bread during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tamales, Ready to eat onions, and lettuce stored in shopping bag. Operator placed tamales in a food container during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by cutting board and jars of roasted red peppers. Operator removed all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for uncooked pizza with cheese topping held at room temperature. A time as a public health control form has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/23/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 51-03-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no power. Establishment had power during time of inspection but lost power soon after. Employee finished cooking pizza in a pizza oven outside then voluntarily closed establishment. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen. Operator removed fly through service window. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 20 live ants around Employee handwash sink. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized ants from Employee handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomato 51F 8lbs, shredded lettuce 51F 2lbs, sliced ham and cheese 50F 6lbs, sliced ham 58F 3lbs, chopped serrano ham 59F 5lbs, milk 46F, cheese 48F, chorizo 53F 5lbs, pepperoni 54F 3lbs, pulled pork 72F 8lbs, chorizo 64F 3lbs. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small single door Reach in cooler near door: sliced tomato 51F 8lbs, shredded lettuce 51F 2lbs, sliced ham and cheese 50F 6lbs, sliced ham 58F 3lbs, chopped serrano ham 59F 5lbs, chorizo 53F 5lbs, pepperoni 54F 3lbs, pulled pork 72F 8lbs, chorizo 64F 3lbs. SEE STOP SALE. Large Reach in cooler next to three compartment sinks: milk 46F, queso cheese 48F. SEE STOP SALE. Double-door Reach in cooler: fish 45F, raw burger 43F, raw steak 45F Operator removed items and placed ice over products during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (6 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).