University, Hillsborough County

ESMERALDA'S KITCHEN & GRILL

2101 E FLETCHER AVE, University, FL 33612

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 9, 2026
City
University
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

42-01-4

Detail 24504707

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor of truck.

21-07-4

Detail 24504706

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested zero PPM's of chlorine employee emptied and refilled bucket. It retested at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 24159399

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor. Employee removed and properly stored soda. Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 23306959

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by storage rack, operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

28-02-4

Detail 23306960

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning hose under mobile unit draining onto ground, operator placed bucket underneath. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23306958

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-18-4

Detail 22927919

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink Quatinary over 500 ppm, operator will add water to dilute it

50-04-4

Detail 22927917

Basic - 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

21-07-4

Detail 22927918

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 10 ppm operator will add more bleach.

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 22901388

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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.

31A-09-4

Detail 22901387

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand-sink blocked by dry storage rack, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-03-4

Detail 22901391

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator verified ownership, sticker on mobile unit does not reflect ownership. Discussed with operator. Operator states they have not changed ownership.

50-04-4

Detail 22901390

Basic - 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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for mobile unit.

51-13-4

Detail 22901389

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.

21-03-4

Detail 22901392

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Discussed with operator on only having sanitizer in bucket. Operator refilled sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-32-4

Detail 21752151

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Cook picked up chicken from smoker and chopped it on outside table. Chicken put into cooler outside near smoker. No signs of cross contamination. Food was brought inside of truck. Admin Complaint

Oct 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 21394987

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.