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ROCKY'S TACOS

Food safety records indicate ROCKY'S TACOS in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1201 W HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502912

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty water and fresh water tank. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed 25 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink, 5 egg sac casings, employees removed all roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, not cooled before 41F in 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: mozzarella cheese 46F **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504239

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed hood filter soiled with grease **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No clean up procedures observed **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed no chemical test kit **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902299

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty water and fresh water tank. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 live underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty and fresh water tanks 1 live on hand washing sink Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, 1st temp at 3pm, not cooled before 41F within 4 hours Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, not cooled before 41F in 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871386

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8706449

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509444

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bu cutting boards Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8328863

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 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. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Corrected On-Site