Plant City, Hillsborough County

EL TIZONCITO

1707 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY UNIT A, Plant City, FL 33563

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 31, 2026
City
Plant City
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24480507

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed two bottles of prescription medicine in reaching cooler on top of bottles of sauces

02C-02-5

Detail 24480501

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of cooked meats and prepared sauces in reaching cooler not dated Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24480505

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

21-05-5

Detail 24480502

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed blue towel on container of masa dough in kitchen

36-03-4

Detail 24480506

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen prep area Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24480508

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee and water in prep station

36-11-4

Detail 24480503

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple broken and missing tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 24480509

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink

02D-01-5

Detail 24480504

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour, sugar and-or salt not labeled in dry storage Repeat Violation

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 24120477

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked soups, cooked rice, cooked beans, cooked shrimp, and other cooked meats not dated in main reach in cooler in kitchen. House made red and green salsas in reach in cooler in storage Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24120475

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled

36-37-5

Detail 24120473

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen, storage and dish areas Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 24120471

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Operator in process of repairing floors and cove molding in kitchen and storage areas Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24120474

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 24120472

Basic - Stored food not covered. House made salsas in reach in cooler not covered Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24120476

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of salt not labeled in storage

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-04-5

Detail 23681574

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chorizo chubs stored over heads of lettuce and whole limes in cooler. Discussed with employee to move to lower shelf.

31B-02-4

Detail 23681572

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink

02C-02-5

Detail 23681571

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsas, cooked meats, cheeses and sauces in large two door reach in cooler not dated Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 23681568

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23681570

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Operator in process of repairing floors and cove molding

08B-12-5

Detail 23681569

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsas and sauces in reach in cooler not covered

06-01-5

Detail 23681573

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ribeye thawing on counter

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23546944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags with raw meats in reach in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23546945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling, tiles and dish area and back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23546943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed multiple Floor tiles and cove molding tiles missing in kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23417208

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bags with raw meats in reach in freezer. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23417212

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to manager Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23417209

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Anselmo Lopez 6-19-2019, certificate expired 6-19-2024. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23417211

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23417207

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of sauces, cheese, and cooked meats in reach in cooler not dated Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23417204

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling, tiles and dish area and back kitchen Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23417203

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23417210

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Emailed to manager Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23417205

Basic - Observed multiple Floor tiles and cove molding tiles missing in kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23417206

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour and salt not labeled Warning

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22594220

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with corn, raw meats and tortillas in cold holding units

08A-05-6

Detail 22594219

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork chorizo chub stored over baby carrots in reach in cooler in storage area. Emailed storage chart to manager

11-27-4

Detail 22594221

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22594217

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22594218

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22436020

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22436022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22436023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22436021

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: Time Extended

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22353542

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22353538

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22353540

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copies of handout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22353541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22353539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22353543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Time Extended

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 22325522

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to owner Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22325526

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Next to three compartment sink at bar Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22325527

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22325523

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22325524

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed copies of handout Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22325519

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler glass door cracked Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22325521

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22325520

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish area Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22325525

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of shrimp and calamari thawing on shelf. Manager moved to cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22055813

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large spoon in sink

02C-02-5

Detail 22055814

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler

32-04-4

Detail 22055816

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-11-5

Detail 22055815

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken glass on reach in cooler at back door

36-17-5

Detail 22055812

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.at entrance to kitchen from dish room

08B-12-5

Detail 22055811

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork in reach in cooler

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

16-37-1

Detail 21243718

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.

31B-03-4

Detail 21243719

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dispenser not dispensing.

24-07-4

Detail 21243715

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Not stored with handle first, observed in dish clean utensils storage container.

08B-38-4

Detail 21243717

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in dry storage area, employee placed water on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21243712

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area. Employee removed ice scoop handle from ice. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21243714

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs from door. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21243716

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at 3-compartment sink.

14-06-4

Detail 21243713

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on wall in dish area.

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 20990456

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables Cheese Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 20990457

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.

12B-07-4

Detail 20990455

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several places throughout kitchen,open water bottles

08B-38-4

Detail 20990453

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour

06-01-5

Detail 20990458

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 20990454

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 20600243

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, vegetables,rices

10-20-4

Detail 20600242

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

24-18-4

Detail 20600241

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.