Besito Mexican
253 Westshore Plaza Suite 205, Tampa, FL 33609 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917586
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 1 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 8, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicken stored over cooked ribs. Operator moved chicken lower during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink in dish room is blocked by two food containers stacked with ramekins. Operator had employee move during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
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Repeat violation
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.