Tamale Factory
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Tamale Factory six times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Juice packaged in the establishment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Tamale Factory squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
28-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
78
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator went from 0 seats to 23 without seating change of evaluation form **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small make table shredded lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (44F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler on cook line: sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef tamale (47F - Cold Holding); chicken tamale (46F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Manager added warning labels **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan and cakes in grab n go cooler by front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks and reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator added 3 barstools on inside of restaurant and added outdoor seating for a total of 20 chairs outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
52
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Operator added 23 seats for dining from 0
28-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over green sauce in reach in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales and green sauces in reach in cooler not dated. Frozen premade tamales in reach in freezer not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in pan of water at 67f. Discussed using water at 135f or no water **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
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. Flan in grab n go cooler not labeled or dated **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Operator has bar with 3 stools and observed customers eating inside. Operator added outdoor seating 20 chairs
51-09-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed grab n go cooler with green juice, beet juice and orange juice. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Carlos Castillo **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Desserts in grab n go cooler not properly labeled
02D-03-4
64
Jul 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tamale Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tamale Factory on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tamale Factory?
Across the inspection record, “juice packaged in the establishment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tamale Factory.
How does Tamale Factory compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Tamale Factory most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.
Has Tamale Factory's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tamale Factory have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tamale Factory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Tamale Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tamale Factory is inspected around four times per year on average.
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