MEMAS ALASKAN TACOS
1903 N 19 ST, Tampa FL 33605
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025073012 | Oct 6, 2025 | Apr 21, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025060147 | Apr 4, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating/ serving guests.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beans in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squeeze bottles and multiple items in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to fryer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw gator thawing in metal pan without water on prep table. Operator put under cold running water in prep sink.
Jun 16, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutt8ng boards in kitchen.
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.
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutt8ng boards in kitchen.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken in Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table behind front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on on prep table behind front counter.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Stored food not covered. Butter in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning on dry storage rack.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 boards.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cake over food for establishment. Operator removed.
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.