BARRIO TACOS + TEQUILA + WHISKEY

With 4 inspections documented, BARRIO TACOS + TEQUILA + WHISKEY maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1822 E 7 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909909

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken Styrofoam cup in bulk sugar.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on container of tortilla strips under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salsa in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched glasses on faces with gloved hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Employee pulled up pants with gloves hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher holding yellow liquid in handwash sink next to convention oven in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703539

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups with no lids on shelf over bulk oil for establishment. Employee removed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line equipment.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pesto sauce 74 F, ranch sauce 73 F, per operator items have been out for 1 hour. Operator put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 124 F, Per operator item has been out for 2 hours. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring up temperature.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723626

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on steam table in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With clear liquid a server station.

Inspection Date: 6/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613252

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed