TACOS 4 G
4349 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 8133748059
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom, operator placed paper towels at hand sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on ware washing rack.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter next to espresso machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on counter next to espresso machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauces and sour cream unlabeled in reach in cooler by service window, operator labeled bottles at time of inspection.
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm, operator readjusted to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef inside combo Reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Picadillo made on 11/21/2025 inside front line Reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front service counter. Operator provided paper during time of inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine inside kitchen has been removed and replaced with 1 Reach in cooler and 1 Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer combo.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front service counter and at sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal drink on top of Reach in cooler inside kitchen area. Employee relocated drinks to an approved location during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator posted sign during time of inspection.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. refried beans 103F at 2:15pm, el pastor 92F at 2:15pm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date mark for almond milk and sour cream in Reach in cooler. Operator added dates during time of inspection.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup spoon inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to front register. Operator removed spoon during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water stored on floor beneath front register. Operator relocated bottled water during time of inspection.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados and onions in Reach in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. A bag of chewing gum stored on top of Reach in cooler table. Employee relocated gum during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located over three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles containing sauces in kitchen Reach in cooler not labeled.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef, removed soiled gloves and did not wash hands prior to wearing new gloves. Discussed with employee and operator the importance of washing hands before changing and wearing gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fresh herbs stored in a shopping bag in kitchen Reach in cooler. Operator removed herbs from bag and stored in a hotel pan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan in dining room Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked flan during time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop for sugar and salt bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator voluntarily disposed of cutting boards during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bags stored on dry storage rack with canned foods and clean equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching flour inside flour bin on front cook line area.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign located at front service counter next to ice machine. Inspector provided operator with a handwashing sign during time of inspection.
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Priority: Intermediate
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ change of ownership management has not yet submitted application Priority: High Priority
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler by main prep table Raw beef and raw eggs over ready to eat milk Raw eggs over unwashed onions Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter under stove employee moved to freezer Cold holding: cook chicken 68 f cook pork 68 f cook beef 52 f 2nd temp. Cook chicken 43 f cook beef 43f cook pork 50 f Cold holding: sour cream 44 f moved to freezer 43 f Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling salsa cooked below 135 f on prep table with no ice or chill stick. Employee moved to reach in cooler Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink by kitchen entrance not running cold or hot water. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.provided for management to sign manager signed. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink by register slow draining. Priority: Basic
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.raw meat thawed in three compartment sink without running water. Operator placed water over meat Priority: Basic
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.