Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

EL TIO NICA

5995 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 27, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

09-01-4

Detail 23583572

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched feta when bar hand ps during prep instructed to put gloves on. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23583570

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23583571

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall under dry storage

25-05-4

Detail 23583573

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter floor

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 15

22-39-4

Detail 23412411

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 10 PPM. Establishment using unapproved chlorine sanitizer. Employee set up new chlorine sanitizer bucket and chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

22-48-5

Detail 23412422

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed bottle of LA's Totally Awesome bleach (Lemon Scent). Employee stated this is the chlorine being used for their chlorine sanitizer bucket Observed bottle of Low Temp machine Detergent. Employee stated this chemical was being used in the three compartment sink sanitization of dishes. Discussed with employee chlorine bottle must state it is approved for disinfecting dishes and food contact surfaces. Establishment may also use quaternary sanitizing solution as well. Employee sent someone to buy approved sanitizer at the time of inspection. Approved chlorine was purchased. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23412412

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above bucket of homemade tortillas. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23412423

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Containers of raw beef stored over container of raw chicken in double door cooler. Containers of raw chicken stored over containers of raw pork and containers of raw beef in double door cooler. Employee stored all items stored by minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23412425

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23412417

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of dry wiping clothes stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector moved bucket into utility sink next to hand sink. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23412418

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23412424

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. Employee stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23412414

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in kitchen area, next to three compartment sink, and on cook line. Employee stocked soap bottle area each hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23412420

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of rice and bean mix, shredded cooked beef, cooked home made tortillas, cooked pork, cooked yucca not date marked. Discussed date marking with employee. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23412413

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with pink, yellow, and black substance. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23412415

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed smoke in dinning room and kitchen area. Inspector cannot determine if hood system is working properly. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23412426

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling tiles above hood system and throughout kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 23412416

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interior soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23412421

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink next to three compartment sink. Inspector provided printed hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site

45-04-4

Detail 23412419

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Upon arrival of routine inspection observed kitchen and dinning area full of smoke. Employee stated hood system was turned off. Inspector cannot determine if hood system is working properly.

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22897908

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 operator vomiting or diarrheal event form in Spanish. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22897905

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. No proof of employee training. Operators wife and daughter are engaging in food preparation during inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Inspector will return to verify employee training within 60 days of original routine inspection on 3/25/24. Time extension given for May 24, 2024 or after. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: No proof of employee training observed a5 the time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 22897902

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans In stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance not date marked. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22897904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22897909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone fridge handles heavily soiled near kitchen entrance. Microwave door handle soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22897910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22897911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and food debris under fryers and stove on kitchen cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22897907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall under shelves in dry storage area near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Hole in wall in dry storage near ice machine. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22897903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22897906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone fridge gaskets soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 22750049

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Inspector observed all frozen raw meats stored at the bottom shelf of reach in freezer near fryers. Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22750044

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 operator vomiting or diarrheal event form in Spanish. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22750055

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. No proof of employee training. Operators wife and daughter are engaging in food preparation during inspection. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Inspector will return to verify employee training within 60 days of original routine inspection on 3/25/24. Time extension given for May 24, 2024 or after. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22750046

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans In stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance not date marked. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22750047

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22750045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone fridge handles heavily soiled near kitchen entrance. Microwave door handle soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22750051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On the side/behind reach in fridge/freezer near hand sink on back wall of kitchen area. Under hand sink near back door entrance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22750052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22750048

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and food debris under fryers and stove on kitchen cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 22750053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall under shelves in dry storage area near ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Hole in wall in dry storage near ice machine. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 22750050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on prep table in the middle of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22750054

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone fridge gaskets soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 14Total: 24

35A-02-6

Detail 22745552

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in cove molding/holes in wall under hand wash sink and three compartment sink near back door of kitchen. 10 live flies in standing water on the side of lockers near dry storage area and ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22745543

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade grocery bags used to stored frozen raw meats inside reach in freezer near fryers in kitchen cook line area.

08A-02-6

Detail 22745546

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 22745566

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork inside stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom of fridge under raw pork. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 22745560

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 11 rodent droppings under/behind stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. 30 rodent droppings under dry storage shelves near ice machine in kitchen back area.

02C-03-5

Detail 22745550

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk inside reach in fridge near fryers on cook line not date marked.

11-27-4

Detail 22745555

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 operator vomiting or diarrheal event form in Spanish. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22745554

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in bathroom hand sink. Operator stocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22745549

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. No proof of employee training. Operators wife and daughter are engaging in food preparation during inspection. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22745559

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and beans In stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22745563

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.

23-24-4

Detail 22745545

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand alone fridge handles heavily soiled near kitchen entrance. Microwave door handle soiled with food debris.

36-03-4

Detail 22745544

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On the side/behind reach in fridge/freezer near hand sink on back wall of kitchen area. Under hand sink near back door entrance.

35A-03-4

Detail 22745557

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches behind reach in fridge/freezer near hand wash sink in kitchen area. 7 dead roaches in front counter area under table where hot holding unit is placed.

35A-20-4

Detail 22745547

Basic - Dead rodent present. Dead rodent stuck inside hole in the wall under three compartment sink near back door to kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 22745565

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on stand alone fridge near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22745553

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under lockers in back area near ice machine. Under three compartment sink and hand wash sink near back door entrance.

36-73-4

Detail 22745548

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavily soiled with grease and food debris under fryers and stove on kitchen cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 22745561

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes stored on floor near hallway by lockers. Operator removed bag of potatoes from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22745558

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall under shelves in dry storage area near ice machine.

22-08-4

Detail 22745551

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris on prep table in the middle of the kitchen.

02D-03-4

Detail 22745564

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged smoked cheese in deli fridge in front counter area not labeled and lacking information. Per operator cheese is made in Miami.

31B-04-4

Detail 22745562

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inside customer bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 22745556

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand alone fridge gaskets soiled with mold like substance.

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22450060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in fridge. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22289073

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish area.

08A-02-6

Detail 22289065

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen meats not commercially packaged over ready to eat foods.

08A-05-6

Detail 22289074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods. Operator corrected by putting meats under ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22289075

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink had items in sink. Employee took all items out of sink and placed them else where. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22289066

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. No employee training.

02D-02-4

Detail 22289070

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Food on display in front counter not labeled.

02C-02-5

Detail 22289071

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, chicken, beef, beans not currently date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 22289067

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Temporary license is still up for displayed. Does not have current license posted.

14-11-5

Detail 22289072

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in fridge.

08B-38-4

Detail 22289064

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Oil, sugar, rice, box of plantains on floor. Operator moved everything off the floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22289069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in fridge. Storage shelf under prep tables soiled with food debris.

02D-01-5

Detail 22289068

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar, flour, not labeled. Employee labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.