DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA

With 4 inspections documented, TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932137

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored inside freezer overtop refrigerator.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a reach in cooler stored inside it front of it.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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. Cooked rice held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator across from reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10737806

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8710707

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Avocados stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Discussed with operator. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Warning
  • 29-04-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand washing station at time of inspection. Operator stocked at time of inspection. 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. No training provided upon request. Discussed training requirements with operator. 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. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Rice, cooked beef, cooked chicken made day prior not date marked. Discussed date requirements with operator. Warning
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen area. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8651370

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed