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TAQUERIA MI MEXICO

TAQUERIA MI MEXICO located in TAMPA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.1/5 overall safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

4205 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485844

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas directly stored in plastic grocery bags in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. A container of cooked beef dated July 26th thawed from yesterday and stored in walk-in cooler with no date tracking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk-in cooler and by large three-compartments sink next to ice machine at back storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
  • 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. Cooked pinto beans, cooked chicken and other cooked food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896794

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas directly stored in plastic grocery bags in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold Holding: cooked taco meat 46 F, cooked shrimp 58 F, cooked pepper 47 F, shredded mozzarella 50 F, raw shrimp 58 F. Operator place items on ice. Per operator, food items were stored in walk-in cooler over night and placed in reach-in cooler after 9am. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front service counter blocked by broom and dust pan with long handles. Employee removed equipment from handwash sink. Food utensils and containers stored in handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. A container of cooked beef dated July 26th thawed from yesterday and stored in walk-in cooler with no date tracking. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk-in cooler and by large three-compartments sink next to ice machine at back storage area. 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. Cooked pinto beans, cooked chicken and other cooked food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820762

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service counter.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A case of whole pineapples stored over an opened block of cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used with ham, raw fishes and various cut plant food in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed a soiled food container in handwash sink with gloves, then returned to handled food at cook line without changing gloves and washing hands.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of refried bean (92F - Hot Holding) stored on cook line. Operator states that it will be reheated in about 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marcos Valladares, expired on 10/02/2024.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A long handle broom and a long handle dustpan stored in the narrow space blocking access to handwash sink at front service area. Employee removed items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed food container in handwash sink at cook line. A large lid stored in handwash sink by walk-in cooler.
  • 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. A container of cooked shredded meat in walk-in cooler.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At warehouse washing area by ice machine.

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789602

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil store on floor on service line
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall on cookline next to hand sink
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walking cooler
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on shelf above grill top on cookline
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken on walk-in cooler shelf Corrected observed employee place raw pork on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan stored in hand sink next to mop sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in back kitchen

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8452972

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between 3-compartment sink and wall.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in hand sink on cookline
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored in mop sink
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in non food grade bags in reachin cooler on service line
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in hand sink on cookline
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

Inspection Date: 7/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387806

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in container of cooked red beans .
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on food contact counter in kitchen, corrected , employee moved drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall three compartment sink. B. Tongs stored on suppression nozzle on cooks line . Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing at room temperature, corrected , turned water on to continue the thawing process . Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash used for stored of equipment, corrected, employee moved items during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 red beans , cooked pork all held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked . Repeat Violation