Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
2006 W REYNOLDS ST STE 4, PLANT CITY, FL 33563
State inspectors have documented 6 high-priority violations at TAMALE FACTORY over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 19 violations, including 6 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Scores higher than 8% of the 124 inspected restaurants in PLANT CITY on the trailing-year record.
6 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Hillsborough County average of 2.0.
Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
This visit closed with no further action required.
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Sewage and wastewater must drain properly. A backup can contaminate the whole kitchen, and either can close a restaurant on the spot.
On this record, the category appears in 4 of the 4 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 3919311 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.