EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS
4307 GUNN HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-269-3093
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in back kitchen next to handwashing sink, a case of tomatoes on floor in the walk in cooler, 1 case of chicken on floor in the walk in freezer, and one multiple cases of water stored on floor in the outside storage container, employees moved all items off floor to appropriate location at time of inspection.
Apr 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on the front line in front of window, and next to steam table had a bucket of water in it, employee removed the bucket at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233, Employees Rosio Cardenas, employed 6 months, Christina Diaz employed 1 year, did not have proof of training at time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted, restaurant serves undercooked eggs per request, inspector provided operator a consumer advisory sign and it was hung up at time of inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep table in the back kitchen across from the handwashing sink, employee relocated drink to appropriate location.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board in to of reach in cooler close to the register, and a purse on the counter next to small beverage cooler across from the register, employee moved items to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in back kitchen next to handwashing sink, a case of tomatoes on floor in the walk in cooler, 1 case of chicken on floor in the walk in freezer, and one multiple cases of water stored on floor in the outside storage container, employees moved all items off floor to appropriate location at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles in reach in cooler not labeled, next to steam table on the front line, discussed with employee the importance of labeling the bottles.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf over coffee maker and microwave, adjacent to back kitchen prep sink. Employee relocated medicine to an approved location during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over milk and butter in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw fish to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 79F at 11:39am chilled to 39F at 12:03pm.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service prep table next to espresso machine. Locate at front line service window, adjacent to flat top grill.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages in front service line prep table next to espresso machine. Personal drink on top of ice machine in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored in floor adjacent to Dish machine. Employee relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located inside ice machine.
Jun 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, raw item not identified on menu.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles of sauces in Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not labeled.
Mar 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, raw item not identified on menu.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles of sauces in Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not labeled.
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment uses swai fillets as ceviche. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over a case of tomatoes in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated tomatoes during time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, raw item not identified on menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front service line adjacent to coffee machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak, sauces in containers, milk, shredded cheese in Walk in cooler not date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt and purse stored on top of a case of oil in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. 4 cases of tomatoes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated tomatoes during time of inspection. 4 cases of habanero sauce in Walk in freezer floor. 1 case of cooking oil on kitchen floor adjacent to ice machine. 1 Igloo cooler with hot tortillas stored on floor adjacent to three compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located inside ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles of sauces in Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not labeled.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Salsa containers stored in hand sink on cookline Employee removed
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. Employee training missing for 5 employees
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to dry storage
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor on service line
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Stored in ice inside ice machine
Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of plastic cutlery is stored on floor on service line
May 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
May 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 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. 0 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
May 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority3 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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: tamales 123 F, per operator items have only been out for two hours. Operator started to reheat at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids in handwash sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut tomatoes 50 F, cut leafy greens 52 F, mozzarella cheese 51 F. Per operator tens have only been out for two hours. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: tamales 123 F, per operator items have only been out for two hours. Operator started to reheat at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids in handwash sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and front line.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Sep 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles observed in multiple hand washing sinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary ammonia
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. Missing 1 employee over 60 days.
Jul 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler facing window of service area. Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 45 f cheese mozzarella 45 f
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cook tamales and cook beans walk in cooler no date mark
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles observed in multiple hand washing sinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary ammonia
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans from 5-23-22 do not show added storage sheds out back of the restaurant. 1st shed wood structure with closing wooden door. Inside single service Togo items and soda glass bottles and water bottles. Across from the the shed is another shed double door plastic type shedding with a reach in shelf with dry goods and onions and can goods tortillas chips in boxes and chemicals stored. Corner sides of shed off small hole vents.
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. Missing 1 employee over 60 days.
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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on-top of ice machine. Employee water bottle on dry dish shelf.
Food stored on floor. Salsa in bucket, Box of lemons and limes walk in cooler
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Portion cups and plastic Togo boxes stored outside the building by water heater.
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.