DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LOS CHAPOS TACOS

With 7 inspections documented, LOS CHAPOS TACOS maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

951 E 7 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10880482

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks not secure in soda box/dry storage room on sandwich side of restaurant.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle in shelf over prep table 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 purse on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Employee phone on prep table next to reach in cooler on sandwich side if restaurant.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice bin of sandwich side.
  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Cooked chicken, cooked beef, raw pork and multiple items in reach in coolers.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn gel next to juices and Bloody Mary mix in room with ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in large reach in cooler near small dry storage room. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination.
  • 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. Handwash sink next to ice bin on sandwich side.
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer in prep area.

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10785941

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859954

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red bowl in frozen potatoes in reach in freezer.
  • 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 phones and Keyes on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
  • 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: chicken 101 F, operator reheated at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in handwash sink at sandwich station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728201

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk rice.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on shelf over sandwich press in kitchen. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk rice on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked meatballs in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wooden paddle on handwash sink in kitchen near ice machine.

Inspection Date: 4/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8536275

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape over flour tortillas in ice machine area. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk Diet Pepsi on floor in dry storage. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear container on dish rack in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over giardiniera in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection to prevent contamination Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350093

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at taco and sandwich station. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near ice machine. Operator removed at time of inspection.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in dry storage area. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed at time of inspection.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses held in handwash sink near slicer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet wiping cloth in handwash sink near slicer.