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.
14516 N 22ND ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883891
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and dish storage area.
Inspection Date: 2/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868580
Inspection Date: 8/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8707464
- 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.
Inspection Date: 5/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568975
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 12/8/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8568909
- 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**
Inspection Date: 12/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8329762
- 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