TACOS EL BUHOO
4908 East Broadway Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10812049
- 51-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water and propane tank not quick disconnect. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and squeeze bottles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **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. Cooked meats, cooked vegetables and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10735672
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk sugar. Warning
- 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 phone on reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pancake mix on floor in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in cooler outside with sodas unable to be moved inside at end of day. Warning
- 51-06-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water and propane tank not quick disconnect. Warning
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door of MFDV open. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw meat patties in white reach in freezer. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and lettuce over cooked rice and sauces in reach in cooler. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink into bucket. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and squeeze bottles. Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landing on tortilla. 3 live flies flying around MFDV. Warning
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live fly landed on tortilla. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef thawing at room temperature 73 F, sour cream 48 F Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink. Operator removed 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
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment ran out of bleach before inspection started. Inspector saw approved label. 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. Cooked meats, cooked vegetables and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning
Inspection Date: 12/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8709364
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Inspection Date: 3/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8623214
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.