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JALAPENOS TACOS TORTES & MORE

9307 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33612

Last inspected Apr 18, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3953850
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 23
JAN 25
APR 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in MFDV. 2 live roaches on floor in front of reach in cooler. 1 live roach under handwash sink. 1 live roach on wall near 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach in Togo storage under register. 2 live roach on 3 compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025039209Apr 9, 2025Jul 17, 2025$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken and shrimp in sour cream containers.
Basic/25-32-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 16, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in MFDV. 2 live roaches on floor in front of reach in cooler. 1 live roach under handwash sink. 1 live roach on wall near 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach in Togo storage under register. 2 live roach on 3 compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · 3 live roaches under 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall near 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach in metal bowl on top of metal reach in cooler. 1 live roach on wall near kitchen door. 1 live roach on floor near cash register. Time Extended
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach droppings under handwash sink and 3 compartment sink. -Roach dropping under register area storage.
High priority/35A-23-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor in front of reach in cooler. 4 dead roaches on door of 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach in bulk oil container under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · 1 dead roach on floor near cash register. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor under grill.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken and shrimp in sour cream containers.
Basic/25-32-4/Return visit Apr 16, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under 3 compartment sink in MFDV. 2 live roaches on floor in front of reach in cooler. 1 live roach under handwash sink. 1 live roach on wall near 3 compartment sink. 1 live roach in Togo storage under register. 2 live roach on 3 compartment sink.
High priority/35A-05-4
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach droppings under handwash sink and 3 compartment sink. -Roach dropping under register area storage.
High priority/35A-23-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor in front of reach in cooler. 4 dead roaches on door of 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach in bulk oil container under 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor under grill.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken and shrimp in sour cream containers.
Basic/25-32-4
Jan 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Basic/50-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs held longer then 24 hours inside refrigerator has no date markings.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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. Gave operator physical copy of education packet.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.