LOS CHAPOS TACOS
24799 STATE RD 54, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-868-3056
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Moved
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two current employees working have not acknowledged agreement when hired.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one photocopy of safe staff card present.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy of license available expired February 1, 2026
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe two employee beverages on dry storage rack next to lemonade bib, and clear portion cup lids
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Establishment did have three compartment sink set up and sanitizer tested properly
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam cups and lids stored in corona of hand soap dispenser by bar hand sink
Nov 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook left kitchen, came back in, put gloves on, inspector asked him to wash hands, he washed for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on soiled apron, touched ready to eat food while pushing on to spatula from grill.
Nov 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook left kitchen, came back in, put gloves on, inspector asked him to wash hands, he washed for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on soiled apron, touched ready to eat food while pushing on to spatula from grill.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Cooked shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, cooked shredded pork, raw pork, raw chicken, Unknown source, no invoice, Food in bags, dated with black marker, operator states food comes from an outside source but unable to show an invoice.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed cilantro wrapped in paper towel, operator removed towel.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In single door cooler on cook line -raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler on cook line -raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding);see stop sale, unknown if temperatures were taken today.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor scrubber in front of 1 hand wash sink, trash can in front of other, both on cook line
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/ 5 employees, no CFM, manager arrived during inspection
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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to condiment bottles, is not enclosed, at front counter. On prep table in kitchen, employee beverage touching to go cups.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on 2 cooks, no beard guard on 1 cook. Hats put on.
May 9, 2025Inspection 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.