TACO DIRTY
2221 W PLATT ST, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-314-7900
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk corn starch. Operator removed during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on cooks line. Operator labeled during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas 51 F- retemp 40 F. Manager placed in ice bath.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container wet nesting above 2 compartment sink.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Case with soda and liquor inside bathroom, manager removed at time of inspection.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cooler door handle, manager removed at time of inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on floor. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers stored in case located in restroom, manager removed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over washed corn in walk in cooler. Manager reorganized at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher only reaching 130F. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring devices not used check temperature.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishwasher reaches 130F.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food preparation table. Management removed and properly stored clothes.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Manager added proper date markings to milk.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher does not reach 160F for sanitizing dishes. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Dishes stored outside on speed cart.
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.