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TACO'S EL TUZO

With 10 inspections documented, TACO'S EL TUZO maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

Causeway Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/27/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13660482

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 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 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in storage trailer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-27: **Time Extended**

3/26/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13536968

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and reach in cooler. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 dead flies on shelf next to single service items. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 47 F, raw fish 46 F, raw pork 48 F, cooked shrimp 48 F, cooked vegetables soup 50 F, Per operator all items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food items in the morning. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 47 F, raw fish 46 F, raw pork 48 F, cooked shrimp 48 F, cooked vegetables soup 50 F, Per operator all items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food items in the morning. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in storage trailer. Warning

10/1/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10874400

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple white chest reach in freezers in storage trailer.
  • 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 bulk flour.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers in storage trailer.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in white chest reach in freezer in storage trailer.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked pork 50 F, seasoned pork 48 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pork 50 F, seasoned pork 48 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

2/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8840238

Met Inspection Standards

3 int

  • 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.

7/26/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8839898

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 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**

7/25/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8711490

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

3/18/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8561429

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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.

11/29/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8485034

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 4 basic

  • 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

8/28/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8481209

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 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**

7/12/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8481206

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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**