LOS HOMIES TAQUIERIA
7625 49 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 14 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef /prep touch tacos then changed gloves no hand wash. Educated.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken inside two door reach in cooler top shelf overtop ready to eat red sauce underneath. Employee moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); cubed tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); fresco cheese (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (48F - Cold Holding); squeeze bottle sour cream (71F - Cold Holding)
Broken Soap dispenser at kitchen hand wash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Moved soup for dishes inside hand wash sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef wash hands in three compartment sink. Educated.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red chili sauce made 16th no date. Employee dated all items inside reach in cooler red and green sauce from glass reach in cooler batch dates. Educated
Deli cooler Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored in undrained ice. Cut leafy greens inside deli cooler right side.
Pepsi cola Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Handwashing sink water is leaking from faucet at cook line cook turned water on during inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in only kitchen handwash sink.
Stored food not covered. Large tub of rice under shelf employee covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Only hand wash sink at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sour cream and squeeze bottles no label reach in cooler employee labeled.
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Docket on three compartment sink.
floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink and under dishwasher
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm observed rack on dishes with water inside dishwasher
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in pan inside plastic to go bag. In reach on deli cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled red cutting board beside dish machine
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Inside first bathroom, only hand wash sink in kitchen
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Red light blinking
Atosa and black Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Box of cabbage on floor near kitchen door, large bag of onions on floor near black reach in cooler, box of oil under hand wash sink in kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Docket on three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor of back door
Standing water in mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Rice in deli reach in cooler no coved
floor drain draining very slowly. Under three compartment sink and under dishwasher
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. State of Florida for some employees one employee Allison front counter 3 months no employee training.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm ran 3 x
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa on front counter. 64 degrees cold holding. Owner put in reach in freezer 62 degrees re_temp 10 min later.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl inside hand wash sink. Employee moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche made with lime juice. Not cooked. Oporator marked all menus during inspection.
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. State of Florida for some employees one employee Allison front counter 3 months no employee training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area near ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep during active prep. Employee moved
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor box of raw chicken and box of grease on floor. Employee moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven and microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Torn gaskets reach in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at hot hold station. Soda gun nozzles holes soiled with syrup buildup in sever wait station in dinning room area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in server wait station in dinning room area. Provided manager printed DBPR hand washing sign. Manager posted at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance in server wait station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rolled tacos, tamales, refried beans, rice, and cooked meats in double door cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with yellow and black mold like substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored next to ice machine in server wait station.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Employee set up three compartment sink for manual ware washing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers. Soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance in server wait station.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rolled tacos, tamales, refried beans, rice, and cooked meats in double door cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled pink chemical spray bottle at server wait station. Labeled spray bottle as multipurpose cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with yellow and black mold like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and oven handles disliked with food debris.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored next to ice machine in server wait station.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored in floor next to fryer. Employee moved item off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in kitchen area soiled with food debris and lime scaled.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. Employee replenished sanitizer bucket to 50 PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained on reach in cooler. -Soda gun nozzle soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Stainless bowl inside hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector moved item out of hand sink and educated employees on hand sinks only being used for hand washing purposes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Rice and chicken prepared onsite not date marked inside reach in fridges.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Two unlabeled spray bottle stored near three compartment sink. Manager labeled as degreaser and bleach.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -On oven handle on cook line. Manager moved tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior on cook line soiled with/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach deli cooler.
Feb 14, 2024□ 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Two employee working on site during inspection. One employees has been employed since opening in April 2023 and the other has been employed over six weeks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Employee set up three compartment sink.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled tortilla dough without hand washing and changing gloves. Educated employee and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored with cooked chicken and cooked pulled pork inside reach in cooler. Employee moved items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored above raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork. Raw beef stored over raw pork. Employees moved all items in reach in fridge based on cooking temperatures.
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. Emailed manager vomit or diarrhea poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler soiled in kitchen area. Soda nozzle soiled at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near steam table in kitchen area being used to dump food liquids. Educated employees on hand washing sinks only to be used for hand washing purposes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
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. Two employee working on site during inspection. One employees has been employed since opening in April 2023 and the other has been employed over six weeks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple ready to eat foods throughout the reach in coolers not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled bottle as bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside container of maseca under prep table and in container of sugar in bar area being used to scoop powders. Employee removed bowls out of both containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over steam table. Employee phone on food expo table. Employee speaker on top of microwave. Employee food stored on containers of food under prep table. All items were moved.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on floor in bar area. Employee stored off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of spice containers for house made broths.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes above steam table not stored inverted. Employee stored correctly.
Stored food not covered. Refried beans and cooked pulled pork not covered in reach in cooler. Educated employees on covering food that is stored in coolers.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered substance in container under prep table near dish machine not labeled. Container labeled maseca. Powdered substance in container in bar area not labeled. Employee labeled container as sugar.
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.