TACOS EL BUHOO
5109 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Tampa FL 33619
Last inspected Sep 18, 2024 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
MAR 24
APR 24
MAY 24
SEP 24
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach antenna inside service window.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018133 | Mar 5, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in handwash sink.
May 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
May 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies landed on tortilla. 3 live flies flying around MFDV.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Flies landing on tortilla.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Large reach in cooler with drinks outside of MFDV.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on sign on outside of truck.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
May 8, 2024Call 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. Cutting 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 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. On warning from inspection completed on 3/5/2024.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near grill.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach antenna inside service window.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
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. On warning from inspection completed on 3/5/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled near 3 Compartment Sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Near grill.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of portion cups and lids on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Mar 8, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting 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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Mar 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roach activity next to handwash sink. 3 live roaches on reach in cooler. 1 live roach near ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. MFDV has a white PVC pipe connecting to waste water tank. The PVC pipe is leaking on to ground.
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.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in use with only 1 bay filled with soap and water. 2 other bays not filled.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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. Emailed to operator
Required employee training expired for all 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. Observed in reachin freezer on cookline
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label on dry storage shelf Corrected observed employee label
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.