Don Rufinos 3
4908 E Broadway Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3954315
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 basic (2 repeats)-38
- Administrative complaint on Oct 21, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 28, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 27, Water source: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
Right rear tire still flat.
More time given
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored outside.
1 cooler with portions portioned cabbage and portioned salsas out side of trailer. Observed 1 large pot of cooked cow hip on edge of smoker. Manager moved items inside of trailer
Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
No cleaned equipment stored outside
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Screening on door still torn
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: 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.
More time given
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
Tire still low
More time given
- First visitOct 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Prep cooler cut cabbage (62°F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed pots and pans stored outside side of trailer and manager stated they were washed outside of the trailer with soap and water only. No sanitizer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 5 live flies flying around food trailer landing on door and racks inside of trailer
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Operator state employee started two weeks ago. Manager had employee sign agreement form
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 27, Water source: Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.
Water at hand sink and three compartment gurgling and water is not coming out consistently
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary.
Trailer obtaining water from faucet at flea market. Trailer not moveable due to flat tires.
Repeat violation
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food being prepared outside.
Evidence of unapproved cooking by evidence of woodfired cooking cart with no lid and exposed to open environment, with built up ash and stacks of firewood and grease on ground. Operator verified they were cooking earlier. Not on approved plans. Discussed with the operator about proper cooking procedures and utilizing commissary for additional cooking.
Food stored outside.
Observed 1 cooler with warmed tortillas outside of food trailer. Observed 1 cooler with cooked meats stored outside of food truck Observed steam well with cooked meats on table outside of trailer. Observed pan with house made salsas and portions of cut cabbage on table
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing conducted in outdoor area.
Evidence of warewashing outside. Observed table with soap and scrub pads with grayish water only ground with bubbles. Operator conformed they were cleaning pots.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Observed three large pot stored outside of food truck
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
Code 50, Current license displayed: 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
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place.
Tires are flat on back end of trailer.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.