HECTORS MEXICAN FOOD III

With 3 documented inspections, HECTORS MEXICAN FOOD III in TAMPA has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3121 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931960

  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over a bag of drinking ice in reach-in freezer.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in freezer.
  • 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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided a few for temporary use. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891879

  • 50-03-4:Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
  • 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning bucket stored in hand sink Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8880180

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed