Tamale Factory
2006 W Reynolds St Ste 4, Plant City, FL 33563 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919311
What drove the grade
Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change.
Operator went from a NOST classification to an SEAT classification by adding 3 barstools for seating on interior of restaurant and tables and chairs outside totaling a total of 27 seats for customers to sit and dine. Establishment is on municipal water and sewer. Gave seating change evaluation form to operator and currently awaiting signatures and section 2 and three from utility company and fire marshal for approval of seats.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Spoons in standing water by service line at 120f.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Operator went from a NOST classification to an SEAT classification by adding 3 barstools for seating on interior of restaurant and tables and chairs outside totaling a total of 27 seats for customers to sit and dine. Gave operator seating change evaluation form and awaiting signatures in sections by utility company and fire marshal.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.