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LOS CHAPOS TACOS

18125 US HWY 41 N, Lutz FL 33549 · 9418305570

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceMFD3952905
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 4106 22ND ST, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Turner Person In Charge
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Basic/50-03-4/Warning
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/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

Recorded at 4106 22ND ST, Tampa — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · License has not been renewed Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · Test kit they have is for chlorine, they are using quaternary sanitizer Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · No employee training certificates Admin Complaint
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water tank is connected into pipe in the ground. Unable to prove quick disconnect. Propane tank is on ground, not attached to truck in any way. Electric is unable to be quick disconnect. Grease from hoods draining into buckets on the ground outside of MFDV.
Basic/51-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 5, 2023 · Admin Complaint

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.