TACO DE ORO 4
10002 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-778-3580
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
JUN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
APR 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on any prepared food on truck.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket are torn inside reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Sodas stored on floor underneath cashier counter.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Tomatoes not washed before preparation.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (54F - Cold Holding)
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler are torn.
Food stored on floor. Soda stored on the floor underneath cash register.
Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Evidence of grease overflowing onto ground on backside of food truck.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Grease pipe leaking water onto the ground. Owner fixes pipe during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and glass bottles of soda stored on floor.
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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hand with cold water and proceeded to put away produce. Discussed with operator, operator plugged in electric water heater and had employees rewash hands at time of inspection. Water temperature 108F after plugging in water heater.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream (44F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 11:25 CORRECTED TO 42F 11:50
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 operator education packet containing clean up procedure.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink no hot water, operator plugged in electric water heater. Water temperature corrected to 108F
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning hose draining into concrete. Discussed with operator on placing bucket and containing waste water. Operator placed bucket under leaking hose and cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind register.
Food stored on floor. Produce stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Gaskets on equipment throughout kitchen. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler below grill top soiled.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP gas tank inside mobile unit. Discussed with operator on not storing in unit. Operator placed in truck to take home.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean up procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash used to store bucket, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on make line in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on tall reach in cooler next to door soiled. Gaskets on reach in refrigerator soiled.
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