TACOS EL FLAKO TRUCK
2908 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 50-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease, blue large cooler outside soiled with accumulation of debris and reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large bag of flour in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved bag of flour to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
- 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. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease, blue large cooler outside soiled with accumulation of debris and reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Observed open large of flour stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers and to go cups stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Operator turned on pipe valve to correct. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51 F, Cooked Yellow rice 52 F, Cooked pork 52 F; Reach-in-cooler underneath microwave, Diced tomatoes 65 F, Shredded Cheese 66 F, Black beans 69 F and Cut leafy greens 72. Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and some was prepped today less than 4 hours per manager **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn on the cob 117 F, Cooked corn 121 F. Operator placing on oven to reheat. **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**
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rigoberto Abundis **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**
- 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. **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).