AZUL TACOS
5524 VAN DYKE RD, Tampa FL 33558 · 813-972-2498
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck to catch the waste water from waste water tank inside the food truck. Discussed proper liquid disposal with employee to bring the waste tank to the commissary mop sink.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,180
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024044066 | May 28, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $1,300 |
| 3--2022040007 | Jul 11, 2022 | Apr 10, 2023 | $720 |
| 3--2022008172 | Jan 25, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking ware in hand sink, operator removed them
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler no date mark more than 24 hours
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handle soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaged food preparation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled in reach in cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes above cheese in reach in cooler, operator restored it
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled and grease buildup
Mar 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current posted decal expired 2/1/22
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. At time of inspection, trailer connected to 120gal propane tank permanently located along parking lot curb at rear of trailer
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on service window, kept open when not serving customers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen on exit door torn
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease around equipment on cook line
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of produce in hand sink, removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink, operator purchased paper towels from gas station
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink, operator purchased from gas station
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Business is using fdacs licensed gas station to store food inside walk in cooler and freezers in rear storage area, no commissary letter on file. Letter was emailed to operator during inspection and instructed to send to District 3 office.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current posted decal expired 2/1/22
Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Food stored outside. Plastic jug of cooking oil on ground outside trailer, operator moved inside.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. At time of inspection, trailer connected to 120gal propane tank permanently located along parking lot curb at rear of trailer
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on service window, kept open when not serving customers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen on exit door torn
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease around equipment on cook line
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Multiple fire extinguishers observed lying in grass outside of food trailer at time of inspection
May 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer with pots of pork and chicken being cooked inside shed and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they don't use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner state's equipment is not in use.
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. One employee
Food stored outside. Oil case stored on a reach in cooler outside
May 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat beef reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beans 95 f 1st temp 2nd temp 180 f
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck to catch the waste water from waste water tank inside the food truck. Discussed proper liquid disposal with employee to bring the waste tank to the commissary mop sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer with pots of pork and chicken being cooked inside shed and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they don't use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner state's equipment is not in use.
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. One employee
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 1 employee
Food being prepared outside. Observed pork and chicken cooking on oven equipment inside a shed that is not mobile or being submitted to plan review. There is a reach in cooler also with waters inside and canned soda and water bottles in shed.
Food stored outside. Oil case stored on a reach in cooler outside
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. 2 small pro ninja grill propane tanks stored outside by shed.
May 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck but not connected.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they don't use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner state's equipment is not in use.
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 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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tanks on ground not mounted on mobile and movable with mobile several feet away from food truck.
Mar 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat beef reach in cooler main cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella 45 f reach in cooler main table. Employee moved cheese to commissary storage cooler.
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.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck but not connected.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they don't use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner state's equipment is not in use.
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 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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store to buy correct food contact surfaces sanitizer observed correct sanitizer.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in truck. Employee went outside.
Food stored outside. Oil case stored outside employee moved into truck.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tanks on ground not mounted on mobile and movable with mobile several feet away from food truck.
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