DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC
6803 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-252-4953
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,140
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060359 | May 14, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $280 |
| 3--2021042480 | Jul 16, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $300 |
| 3--2021031080 | Feb 10, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $160 |
| 3--2018052251 | Sep 13, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw shell eggs stored in reach in cooler over steak. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection. -Observed raw fish stored under raw chicken in walk in freezer. Operator moved fish above chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine bin. Operator removed scoop during inspection.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over cases of tomatoes in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over tortilla and cubed pineapple in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in kitchen is stained at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at time of inspection. Employee filled paper towel dispenser during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on lift top reach in on cooks line are soiled at time of inspection
Jul 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook rice 45 f cook chicken 44 f cook soup 44 f cook shrimp 44 f walk In cooler manager moved to freezer reach in. 2nd temps all to 43 f
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For all employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Table on cooks line and prep table by walk in cooler.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee making tacos with only one glove the bare hand was touching customers tacos discussed with manager the importance of using gloves and employee placed on a glove.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook rice 45 f cook chicken 44 f cook soup 44 f cook shrimp 44 f walk In cooler manager moved to freezer reach in. 2nd temps all to 43 f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored bucket on top of the faucet of hand washing sink. Manager removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For all employees
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Table on cooks line and prep table by walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee soda bottle mixed with restaurant food in walk in cooler.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash cook meats wrapped in plastic wrap dripping under leaking walk in cooler air vent. Manager moved all food away from the leaking all food was covered.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in reach in cooler across from grill has stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside 3 door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table in back kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in kitchen area across from flat top grill.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef inside 3 door refrigerator is stored uncovered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by front counter and by hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food in kitchen area has no labeling.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near front cashier station
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cutting boards stored near 3 compartment sink and Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate8 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 hot running water in the establishment. Hot water at 3 compartment sink 73 F and hand sink hot water turned off.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet turned off at hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near front cashier station
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cutting boards stored near 3 compartment sink and Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink hot water faucet not working
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear plastic container of food on dry storage shelf
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting (green) board soiled.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions in walk-in-cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.