BARRIO TACOS + TEQUILA + WHISKEY
1822 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 124 F, Per operator item has been out for 2 hours. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring up temperature.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salsa in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched glasses on faces with gloved hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Employee pulled up pants with gloves hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher holding yellow liquid in handwash sink next to convention oven in kitchen. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken Styrofoam cup in bulk sugar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on container of tortilla strips under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under equipment.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pesto sauce 74 F, ranch sauce 73 F, per operator items have been out for 1 hour. Operator put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 124 F, Per operator item has been out for 2 hours. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring up temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups with no lids on shelf over bulk oil for establishment. Employee removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line equipment.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With clear liquid a server station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on steam table in kitchen.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.