NINOS TAQUERIA Y MAS
2901 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 727-377-5850
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided a copy to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Provided a copy to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on make table next to microwave.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fryer grease on floor, operator raised items off the floor at time of inspection.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.between triple sink and bus wall.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of roasted jalapeno (131F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well. Water level is low in steam well, employee filled hot water to proper level and reheating jalapeno on griddle. A pot of cooked beef stew (123F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top, employee turned on fire to reheat. Re temped: jalapeno 166 F, beef stew 187 F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bag of cooked chicken thawing in handwash sink. Removed.
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. 1 employee has no proof of training.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioner's drain hose directly drains water to ground on parking lot.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of cooked chicken thawing in handwash sink with no running water. Employee moved to reach-in cooler.
Jan 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. 2 food employees.
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of minced chorizo 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Employee moved into reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Employee reheating at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A container stored with knives and cooking utensils placed in the handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
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. 2 food employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A drink stored on shelf over the cutting board on prep table while employee cutting food. Operator removed drink.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2917 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a container of beef soup 58 F cooling from last night at 11pm for more than 6 hours in upright reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef soup, cooked diced pork, sliced tomato.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of sliced tomato 44 F and diced cooked pork 46 F stored on top of the food container inside the flip top cooler of the sandwich prep cooler. Discussed with operator about the time/temperature control for safety food needs to fit in the flip top cooler or moved into reach-in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a container of beef soup covered and deeper than 4 inches cooling in reach-in cooler from last night more than 6 hours, temped 58 F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided paper napkins.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided dish soap.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation on ground from air conditioning. Operator use bucket to catch dripping water.
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.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2917 W COLUMBUS DR, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Discussed with operator on obtaining food safe bleach. Operator went and obtained food safe bleach at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided operator thermometer at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottles under 3 compartment sink at time of inspection.
Condensation or other drainage disposing into bucket. Not creating sanitary nuisance. Discussed with operator. Air Conditioning unit near front door leaking.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Window on front of mobile unit in disrepair. Cracked. Discussed with operator.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in refrigerator near grill. Discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of AC unit soiled. Discussed with operator.
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