MIGUELITO'S TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA'S
2702 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Palma Ceia Pines
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker stored on shelves with clean plate ware at time of inspection
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed scoop handle in bulk rice bin at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelf at time of inspection
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus pan with ice and margarita mix stored on bar floor at time of inspection. Operator used glass rack to raise off floor at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed spray bottle on cooks line of yellow liquid. Operator had employee label liquid butter. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle in prep room by back door. Operator had employee label sanitizer bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine out back
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved in kitchen.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink over lift top reach in during inspection. Operator had employee move drink to lower shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lift door to ice machine broken during inspection.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk in. Operator moved case during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid propped open with 2x4 during inspection. Operator closed dumpster during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes at bar. Operator moved boxes during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed stained cutting boards in prep room during inspection. - Can opener stained with food debris. - Observed a mold like substance around drink nozzles on soda machines during inspection
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on counter near kitchen door with out label. Operator made new label during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
0
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored behind shredded mozzarella in reach-in cooler on cook line.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled dishes, then picked up clean dishes from dish machine. Discussed proper handwash procedures with operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers cooler under grill on cook line: Cold holding: chorizo 55 F, raw beef 54 F, raw sliced steak 55 F, raw chicken 55 F. Employee unaware the power cord was unplugged. Operator reconnected cooler and moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cool. Re temp: Corrected On-Site
- 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**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used as dump sink at bar. Operator removed food debris from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at ice machine area. Provided. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles at dish machine area. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 0 basic).