GRANDMA'S TACOS
5609 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-304-6039
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022001394 | Nov 30, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | $320 |
| 3--2021046398 | Sep 28, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef stored over frozen French fries inside Reach in chest freezer. Operator relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored inside Employee handwash sink. Operator removed cloth during time of inspection.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing several tiles on MFDV floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in room temperature on top of three compartment sink. Operator relocated beef into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
Jun 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles of sauces in Reach in cooler not labeled. Discussed with operator.
Mar 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection.
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.
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 cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooler with frozen cooked meats stored on metal rack not 6 inches off floor. Operator relocated all items into freezer during time of inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began cutting limes before washing. Discussed with employee and operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles of sauces in Reach in cooler not labeled. Discussed with operator.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip for sanitizer wiping cloths. Discussed with operator the importance of having test strips.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of cooked tortilla stored on metal rack not 6 inches off the floor. Operator relocated tortillas to an approved location during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in Reach in cooler soiled next to Employee handwash sink.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 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.
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Fresh water dripping from the pbc pipe not landing in waste water tank.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. The disposal pipe is not connected to the waste water tank it hovering over the hole of the waste water tank that is not connected sitting under a center-block on the ground.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle. Sewage tank not connected to plumbing pipes under the unit of the food truck. Water drains from pipe into hole of the waste tank on a cinder block on the ground.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat meats reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cook beef 56 2 lbs f held overnight in reach in cooler ambient air temperature 56 f no temperatures taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler main prep cooler by hand washing sink. Reach in cooler : cook chicken 44 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding shrimp 47 f moved to freezer. 2nd temp Stop sale : cook beef 56 2 lbs f held overnight in reach in cooler ambient air temperature 56 f butter 54 f 1 lbs cook pork 52f.25 no temperatures taken.
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. Printed for management manager signed and employees signed.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Fresh water dripping from the pbc pipe not landing in waste water tank.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. The disposal pipe is not connected to the waste water tank it hovering over the hole of the waste water tank that is not connected sitting under a center-block on the ground.
Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle. Sewage tank not connected to plumbing pipes under the unit of the food truck. Water drains from pipe into hole of the waste tank on a cinder block on the ground.
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.