PEDRO & CARY

Name: PEDRO & CARY
Address: 3529 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33614, US
Rating: 47.9

3529 W WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FL 33614

License #3915677

47.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · 12 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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PEDRO & CARY in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 47.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 11 critical, 8 major, 20 minor.

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December 11, 2024

The latest inspection on October 29, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (47F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over tamales in reachin freezer next to stove on cookline. Observed employee place on bottom shelf.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used inside reachin freezer along door shelf.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded and reset up, sanitizer was tested at 100ppm.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observe in employee restroom in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf above prep table one to coffee maker.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water stored on floor on service line. Employee placed on shelf.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 bottles of water stored next to a bag of onions. Employee discarded.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. soup (47F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved and stained on prep table of steam table.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping clothes stored on prep table on service line.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of medication stored on shelf above prep table next to coffee maker.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Located on service line prep table. Employee relocated water bottle to an approved location during time of inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Magazines, check book, speaker systems stored on dry storage shelf adjacent to front service line espresso machine.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee without hair restraint while preparing food at front service line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At service line adjacent to steam tables. In back kitchen adjacent to three compartment sink.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medicine stored over and on service line prep table. Employee relocated all medicine to an approved location during time of inspection.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cuban bread stored inside shopping bag, located in front service line prep table adjacent to espresso machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over Ready to eat soup, orange juice, and tomato sauce. Employee relocated beef to an approved location during time of inspection.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded chicken 109F at 10:42am reheat to 175F at 11:19am.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of scented spray cans stored on service line dry storage shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.