LOS HOMIES TAQUERIA
4201 62 AVE N UNIT 11 & 13, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-273-0118
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023039275 | Jun 22, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer compartment in three compartment sink testing at 500+ PPM. Employee diluted Quaternary sanitizer with water. Sanitizing compartment now testing at 200 PPM.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored over sliced meats and sliced cheese inside display cooler in kitchen area. Employee moved item to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw chicken not in commercially package stored on top of butter in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee stored butter above raw chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef not in commercially package stored above frozen raw chicken in stand alone reach in cooler. Employee moved beef and stored at the minimum required cooking temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda gun nozzles soiled, Slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee cup and wiping towels stored inside handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee moved items out of hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified food manager certificate expired for John Jordan 7/1/2019.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical quaternary sanitizer testing kit observed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in double door display cooler in kitchen area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled chemical spray bottle stored next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as fabulous cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in bar area soiled with yellow substance.
Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Heavily soiled soda lines not separated from ice inside ice bin in bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three Co2 tanks at kitchen door entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave button tape with electrical tape.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to fryer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water inside double door display cooler. Employee discarded drink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the bottom of reach in deli cooler.
Apr 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle gun in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Slicing machine and can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
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 proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed in hand and begin engaging in unwrapping food items inside reach in cooler without washing hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2024
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over frozen fries, frozen burger buns and frozen broccoli florets inside freezer chest. Employee removed frozen beef off of items in freezer chest. Raw chicken wings stored over fish sticks, frozen soup and frozen cooked diced chicken inside reach in freezer chest. Employee moved raw chicken wings to stand alone freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef stored on top of portioned bags of frozen clam strips inside stand alone freezer. Employee moved beef off of clam strips.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in stand alone freezer. Employee stored chicken wings on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 10:59am reach in cooler near flat top: Cut lettuce 50 F, Sliced tomatoes 48 F, Sliced cheese 49 F, Cooked mushrooms 46 F, Shredded cheese 56 F Sour cream 47 F 11:10am stand alone fridge near three compartment sink: Raw beef 45 F, Raw chicken 47 F, Sliced ham 46 F, Milk 45 F, Shredded cheese 46 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. Gallon of milk in stand alone fridge near three compartment sink not date marked.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle gun in bar area soiled with mold like substance. Slicing machine and can opener soiled with food debris. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing fryer baskets in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Educated employee on hand sinks only being used food handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bar area. Paper towels stocked.
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 proof of employee training. Elli Stearns engaging in food preparation during the time of inspection has been employed for a few years and recently has came back from retirement in November 2023. Employee training certificates posted in kitchen area: Ellin Boolukos expired on 1-12-2022 and Jennifer Vanhouten expired on 1-12-2023.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area. Extra soap bottle moved from bar area hand sink to kitchen hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2/1/2023 license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Button on microwave taped with electrical tape.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle. Employee moved tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior heavily soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bar area. Inspector provided sign.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee sweater on top of vinegar on storage rack. Employee moved sweater.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near three compartment sink.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining. Slicer blade guard soiled. Soda gun holster soiled near ice machine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In main reach in cooler storage for kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Behind bar I e machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen and behind bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under bar, cleaned up. 1 dead on reach in cooler, cleaned up.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of reach in cooler soiled, cleaned during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade in reach in cooler.
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.