EL DE LOS TACOS HIDALGO #1
13164 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 4075910290
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of gray water being disposed of on ground on backside of truck water hose running from gray water tank onto the ground at time of inspection, but no water present, the ground is stained a different color where the standing water has been.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Evidence of gray water being disposed of on ground on backside of truck water hose running from gray water tank onto the ground at time of inspection, but no water present, the ground is stained a different color where the standing water has been.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside and cooler are torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Night score between food, preparation counter and handwashing sink. Owner removed knife and placed in three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used to cover tamales.
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 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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between handwashing sink and food preparation table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Fuel-burning, wick-type, unvented space heater in use inside an enclosed building or patio area. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer not underneath hood system.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8931 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8931 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 8931 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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.