BARTACO
1601 W SNOW AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-258-8226
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole cold Holding at 48F. Chef placed guacamole on ice inside freezer. Re-temp 42F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021045267 | Aug 17, 2021 | Jan 25, 2022 | $100 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 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
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of line equipment soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on stacked food containers. Operator moved containers to dish room to be washed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle on cooks line. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter on mop sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in compactor storage are not secured
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Feb 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Tortillas laying on wet cloth towel on cooks line. Chef removed cloth and properly stored tortillas.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board throughout kitchen have stains.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet dishes stacked on top of each other prevent proper air drying. Chef removed and rewashed dishes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager discarded drink.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole cold Holding at 48F. Chef placed guacamole on ice inside freezer. Re-temp 42F.
Food stored on floor. Cut lemons,limes stored on floor in bar area. Employee removed and properly stored lemons and limes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in bar area.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table. Chef discarded drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler underneath preparation table in back kitchen area are soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 112F.
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. Employee health agreement forms not filled out. Manager printed paperwork and had employee fill it out.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment handle on front line. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area has old food debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado not washed before preparation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
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.