BAHIA TACOS
808 S DALE MABRY HWY STE A, Tampa FL 33609 · 2292693982
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025069235 | Jul 17, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal food container stored in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. O paper towels at hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator replaced with paper napkins during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks by back door at time of inspection
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on back counter in prep room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind line cook equipment at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed liquid fry shortening stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 2/1/2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in front kitchen at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured by back door of restaurant at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoodle handles in chicken and beef under flat top at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in produce reach in cooler in hallway at time of inspection.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with green liquid multipurpose cleaner stored on top of bulk flour. Operator moved cleaner to different location during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink on cooks line during inspection operator removed pan to be washed during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk fryer oil stored on ground under three compartment sink at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in bulk proteins on cooks line during inspection. Operator removed scoops to be washed durian inspection
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks by back door not secured at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed from 2021 and 2020.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in hallway broken at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shorting stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in proteins under broiler and guacamole on lift top reach I on cooks line.
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed can opener soiled with food debris during inspection - Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and speaker on prep table next to prep food during inspection. Employee removed phone and speaker
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/damaged floor times in prep room during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs stored on floor next to triple sink during inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sink in prep room missing employees must wash hands sign during inspection
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over birriha soup in reach in in prep room. Operator moved soup during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain in dining area soiled with mold like substance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan with water in hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing blue liquid stored over mop sink during inspection
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located by back door.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink with straw but no lid stored on table in prep room next to prepped food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under prep table in prep room.
Food stored on floor. Observed 50lbs bag of onions stored on floor in prep room. Operator moved onions during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blue label/tape on clean food container in stack stored next to dishmachine.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in vegetable reach in cooler rusted.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wipe floor with paper towel, discarded gloves and replaced with new glove without washing hands first. Discussed with manager, employee wash hands and replaced gloves during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of WD 40 on shelf over prep table
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. Sent education package by email to operator.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.some employees have no proof
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in not labeled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 at front service counter
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelf in prep room above dish machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Beginning of inspection observed employee phone on prep table near back hand wash sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room
Food stored on floor. Pepsi bib stored on floor. Tortilla chips on floor on cooks line. 2 cases avocados kept on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in prep room. Operator hung sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Missing drain plug.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Reach in storage unit holding dried peppers shelves not sealed and easily cleanable
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.