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ESMERALDA'S KITCHEN & GRILL

Food safety records indicate ESMERALDA'S KITCHEN & GRILL in TAMPA has 5 inspections with a 4.0/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

2101 E FLETCHER AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/9/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13564336

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor of truck.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested zero PPM's of chlorine employee emptied and refilled bucket. It retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

10/30/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10938916

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor. Employee removed and properly stored soda. Corrected On-Site

10/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8709500

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning hose under mobile unit draining onto ground, operator placed bucket underneath. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by storage rack, operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

6/13/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8684383

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm operator will add more bleach.
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink Quatinary over 500 ppm, operator will add water to dilute it

5/30/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8331309

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator verified ownership, sticker on mobile unit does not reflect ownership. Discussed with operator. Operator states they have not changed ownership.
  • 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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for mobile unit.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discussed with operator on only having sanitizer in bucket. Operator refilled sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-sink blocked by dry storage rack, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site