Pulgarcito 503

701 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Passed re-check · Mar 25, 2026 Directions
85
Good BiteKarma score 85 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Mar 25, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Non-food contact surfaces clean, cited 4 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Mar 25

    Callback Reinspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  3. Passed Mar 17

    Routine Inspection

    8 violations
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor Cleaning and maintenance equipment
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Sep 3

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Aug 28

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Approved source
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory

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