EL TACOLGANDO
North Himes Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding fryers, flattop grill, three compartment sink are soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw breaded beef stored in shopping bags. Operator removed beef and wrapped in aluminum foil during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Cuban bread stored in three shopping bags. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Pineapple in rice not covered. Operator covered pineapples during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over Ready to eat hotdogs in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated mushrooms to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding fryers, flattop grill, three compartment sink are soiled. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw breaded beef stored in shopping bags. Operator removed beef and wrapped in aluminum foil during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 2 packages of raw bacon stored over bottles of water and soda in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated bacon during time of inspection. Discussed with operator not to store raw foods over Ready to eat foods. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of shredded mozzarella in Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date mark during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan placed over Employee handwash sink. Operator removed sheet pan during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded lettuce in Reach in cooler. Cooked shredded pork, cooked ground beef, refried beans, and multiple items in Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date mark during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. No hood filters overtop grill.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on cooked beef,pork,rice inside refrigerator. Owner added proper dates to items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. No fresh water tank on truck operator using a pvc white pipe system that travels from the food truck to the commissary water plumbing system in back of car wash. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Operator has water tank but is not set up. Manger stated guy is coming today to install Admin Complaint
- 27-12-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No fresh water tank on food truck. The truck has a plumbing line that goes underground from the truck's location to the back of the commissary water system. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Operator has water tank but is not set up. Manger stated guy is coming today to install Admin Complaint
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating candy on line
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. No fresh water tank on truck operator using a pvc white pipe system that travels from the food truck to the commissary water plumbing system in back of car wash. Admin Complaint
- 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No fresh water tank on food truck. The truck has a plumbing line that goes underground from the truck's location to the back of the commissary water system.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over drinks glass reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer too strong above 100 plus operator remade to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in hand sink after going over the importance of hand washing
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken no date mark reach in glass cooler . Employee placed date mark Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).