TAQUERIA GOMEZ
East Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsa in sour cream containers.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chorizo in reach in freezer.
- 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 4/11/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient air thermometer available in front fridge near register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
- 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient air thermometer available in front fridge near register. **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. Observed employee jackets stored above dry storage. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice container stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
- 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee sodas in reach in cooler, discussed with operator. **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed floor in food preparation area has gap along perimeter that does not prevent the waste water from exiting the mobile onto the ground and draining into storm water drain. Employees stopped mopping and water ceased exiting the mobile unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled on cooks line. **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored above bottles of soda. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee go from handling money , wash hands less than 15-20 seconds and then prepare food to be served to customers. Operator rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch bare face with gloves and then begin to prepare food to be served to customers. Discussed with operator. Employee rewashed hands at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Chicken date marked 07/25/2024 **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked Chicken date marked 07/25/2024 **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (50F - Cold Holding) Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) PREPARED AT 9:00 FIRST TEMP TAKEN AT 2:50 No temperature taken today by employees **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (50F - Cold Holding) Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) PREPARED AT 9:00 FIRST TEMP TAKEN AT 2:50 ; No temperature taken today by employees. See stop sale. **Warning**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees wash hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed with operator. Employees rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 28-09-5:Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed operator sweep mop water outside of mobile unit onto ground, observed waste water pooling on ground. **Admin Complaint**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip available upon request. **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available upon request. **Warning**
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **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. Container of rice not date marked. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to flat top in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for side of mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).