EL TABLADO RESTAURANT & PATIO BAR

5008 W LINEBAUGH AVE #20

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10837517

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 CO2 tank not secured in storage room adjacent to soda bib station. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 9 pieces of raw snapper improperly thawing in reach in cooler in storage area adjacent to dish area. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of beets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed on shelf. Soda bib, 3 containers of oil, 2 cases of vinegar stored on floor in back storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-11-4:Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Cheeseburger and Tablado Burger on menu advertise as 100% Angus beef. The Sous Chef, Michael, explained the burgers are mixed with both ground Angus beef and ground chorizo. 2 pounds of ground chorizo are added to every 10 pounds of ground angus beef. Admin Complaint
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper stored over steam table on cookline. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on shelf on cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over bag of garlic in walk-in cooler. Employee placed garlic on proper shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 9 pieces of raw snapper improperly thawing in reach in cooler in storage area adjacent to dish area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic oil 85F 12:26pm left out from 2pm the previous day on front line cook. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no food manager certificate for Pedro Hernandez Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. No state approved employee training for 4 employee at time of inspection. 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. Shredded pork not labeled in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on shelf above 3-compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8843403

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line Reach in freezer.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Raw fish in plastic bin not stored 6 inches off floor in Walk in cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut watermelon in front line Reach in freezer not covered.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed in bag in Reach in cooler adjacent to three compartment sink.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on prep kitchen shelf not labeled. Operator added label during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw frozen pork belly stored in garbage bags in chest freezers, adjacent to three compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in the same contains with raw beef patty and pork sausage on front line Reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw pork butt in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Snapper thawed in bag.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer tabs stored over clean plates on front line cook during time of inspection. Operator relocated during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer over 500+ppm. Operator readjusted Quaternary ammonia to 200ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site