TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA 1

Based on 6 health inspections, TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA 1 in TAMPA has earned a 4.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

14516 N 22ND ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10883891

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and dish storage area.

2/19/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8868580

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit.
41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed handing from the rolling cart used as a prep table.

8/22/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8707464

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sanitizer water in hand washing sink.

5/2/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8568975

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/8/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8568909

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended**

12/7/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8329762

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

08B-41-4:Basic - Food being prepared on an outside propane burner that has no cover. Observed the preparation of green sauce and beef head. Admin Complaint
08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed employee cutting onions outside. Admin Complaint
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. Observed pork in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning