TACO'S EL TUZO
Causeway Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table. 5 dead roaches on floor behind reach in freezer in storage MFDV. 2 dead roaches on floor in storage MFDV. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over bulk water in storage truck. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and reach in cooler. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under Three compartment sink. 1 roach egg behind reach in freezer in storage MFDV. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on shelf over dry good in storage MFDV. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen . Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
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. Employee drink on shelf over bulk rice in storage trailer.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bread on top of prep table in kitchen.
- 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 rice.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sugar. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over mozzarella in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection. 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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Head of lettuce in handwash sink.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid near handwash sink . Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-08-07:Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Previously licensed as Taco\005C2019s El Tuzo 3951676. Operator has moved all food items and food to this new mobile unit. Operator is selling tacos,burritos and sandwiches to the public. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Application submitted June 11,2023 with plan review.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-36-1:Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is utilizing storage unit not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place to hold and prep food. Storage unit holds 2 white chest reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Unwashed produce,bottle drinks and other food items are being stored as well. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has bought new MFDV and has not submitted plans for unit. MFDV has a storage unit that is not movable next to it. Storage unit holds 2 white chest reach in freezers and 1 reach in cooler. Unwashed produce,bottle drinks and other food items are being stored as well. Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Application submitted June 11,2023 with plan review. Application #187827 File #60221 **Time Extended**
- 29-04-4:High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).