SUYS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate SUYS MEXICAN RESTAURANT in TAMPA has 3 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

1910 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, TAMPA 33607

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13531157

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine. Operator moved handle up. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At kitchen. Operator post a sign at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the public at time of inspection.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of WD-40 and a can of bug spray stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved items to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided a few Quat test strips for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Cooked beef tripes, cooked chorizo and cooked yellow rice in reach-in cooler.

9/25/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13526364

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13526344

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent on wall in kitchen. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oils stored on floor in dry storage room. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple wiping clothes and cutting mat stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men and women restrooms. Warning Priority: Basic
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, beef soup and various cooked food in multiple reach-in coolers. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked beef 48 F, cooked chorizo 45 F, Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked beef 48 F and cooked chorizo 45 F stored on other food containers in flip top cooler at cook line. Discussed with operator about the flip top cooler has no ambient cold air on top, food needs to be directly in the cold well or inside the reach-in cooler. Warning Priority: High Priority