EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS
1441 E FLETCHER AVE #111, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-442-6233
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath reach in cooler on front line. 1 live roach in kitchen area on cove molding.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025037557 | Mar 20, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food store non-food grade plastic bags, inside three door, refrigerator in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line across from buffet.
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.
Apr 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop, bucket, stored outside of back door ground is soiled with gray water from where mop bucket has been dumped.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food store non-food grade plastic bags, inside three door, refrigerator in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food Service Establishment in operation and license delinquent- "establishment is open and operating/currently preparing and serving food to customers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored overtop margarine inside 3 door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in back hallway.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. 7 dead roaches in back hallway.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line across from buffet.
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.
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat salsa Grey reach in cooler by back exit room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler across from three comp sink Guacamole/cut tomatoes 46F sour cream 44F rice 59F tamales 51F Front counter service. Cold holding: Korchata 75F 2nd temp 43F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler on front counter service area.
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Evidence of waste wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside of the restaurant. Observed a rolling mop bucket outside with standing waste water in bucket and on ground. About 50 feet over the storm drain has evidence of waste water on drain surface. Manager stated the restaurant uses the storm drain to dump waste water.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Reach in white chest freezer has food in non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat salsa Grey reach in cooler by back exit room.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 7-16-25 cook beef grey reach in cooler back storage room. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler across from three comp sink Guacamole/cut tomatoes 46F sour cream 44F rice 59F tamales 51F Front counter service. Cold holding: Korchata 75F 2nd temp 43F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle steam table in prep area. cheese sauce 127F pork 109F pork 115F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No running water at hand washing sink at front counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand washing sink at front counter
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under hot warming table shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is disconnected in the employee storage room with a shelf on top of the sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler on front counter service area.
May 20, 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler cutting board on front line. Employee removed and properly stored drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler on front line. Employee removed and properly stored phone.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Food stored on ice next to handwashing sink causing possibly cross contamination. Chef moved foods.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on reach in cooler cutting board. Employee removed and properly stored cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Mar 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink on front line.
Mar 21, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath reach in cooler on front line. 1 live roach in kitchen area on cove molding.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach underneath front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink on front line.
Mar 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roach underneath reach in cooler on front line. 1 live roach in kitchen area on cove molding.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink on front line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at hand washing sink on front line. Employee placed handwashing soup at sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach underneath front counter.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in back hallway.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand washing sink on front line.
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 inside reach in cooler on front line.
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has cholorine test strips, discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen entrance in disrepair.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage surrounding dumpster.
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen area. Discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (55F - Cold Holding) OPERATOR MOVED TO FREEZER FIRST TEMP 11:20 SECOND TEMP 12:10 47F Discussed with operator on maintaining closed cooler lid.
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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has cholorine test strips, discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink near front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink near front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handeled scoop used to scoop read sauce in far back kitchen cooler. Discussed with operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near back kitchen entrance. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen entrance in disrepair.
Food stored outside. Food stored in outside freezer, discussed with operator on bringing food inside. Operator brought all food inside at time of inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage surrounding dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator on obtaining choking poster. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Gaskets on front reach in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in corner soiled. Discussed with operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in tall reach in cooler near back storage area.
Apr 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to grill station in disrepair.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at entrance to kitchen in disrepair. Discussed with operator.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground near dumpster, Discussed with operator.
Apr 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Discussed with operator on becoming current on license.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand wash sink, operator killed, cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
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. Discussed with operator on printing and maintaining clean up procedure. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand wash sink in back kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meal in reach in cooler with food to be served to the public, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler next to grill station in disrepair.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor, operator mopped and sanitized at time of inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at entrance to kitchen in disrepair. Discussed with operator.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground near dumpster, Discussed with operator.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 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. Emailed operator employee body fluid clean up sign.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on front line has a sanitizer bucket stored inside it.
No person in charge present during hours of operation. Person in charge showed up after instruction started.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table next to fryer. Employee removed drink and properly stored it.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in back kitchen area. Manager mopped up standing water.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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