El Pollo Cartel
7611 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3954468
What drove the grade
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority, 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-19
- Extension granted on Oct 30Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 30, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
still blocked by cart
More time given
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
warning cited 10-28-26
More time given
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction.
Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Raw Tilapia in Ceviche no parasite destruction of any kind present. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Ceviche served with raw fish not identified on menu, manager placed star next to menu.
Fixed on the spot
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for fish served raw, manager was given consumer advisory to display
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Cart blocking hand wash sink, manager removed cart.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager says wife has the training but no way of verifying training.
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Exterior of fryer and hood filters soiled.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Plates not inverted above 3 compartment sink.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Entrance to establishment has gap on bottom not sealed
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.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.