EL TIPICO CRIOLLO RESTAURANT

dba EL CRIOLLO LATIN RESTAURANT LLC

About this restaurant

El Tipico Criollo Restaurant is a seating establishment located at 4721 Normandy Drive in Tampa with a capacity of 60 seats. The restaurant serves Puerto Rican and Dominican cuisine in a casual setting. Contact information for the restaurant is available through phone number (813) 884-0415.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
4721 NORMANDY DR
TAMPA, FL 33615
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Columbia (code 12)
Seating
60 seats

License

License Number
SEA3917252
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 7, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13602075 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 18, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
I · V42
Equipment condition
Equipment in poor repair or condition
B · V51 ×2
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10919092 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food