TACOS EL FLAKO TRUCK
2908 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025 · 15 visits since December 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.
OCT 24
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DEC 25
≈ 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 live roach on exterior cabinet for three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022052561 | Oct 26, 2022 | May 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021004222 | Dec 2, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | $160 |
| 3--2015022549 | May 12, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Dec 31, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed employees state food truck has no running water at time of inspection attempted to turn on water to wash hands and no potable water available.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef (76F - Hot Holding); pork (66F - Hot Holding) in steam table during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at time of inspection attempted
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on shelf at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table next to steam well.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on single use latex gloves box on prep table next to steam well
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw waste water on ground of establishment. Observed waste water on ground around truck at time of inspection. Observed drip of waste water from pipe at time of inspection. Observed waste water on ground under pipe. Operator turned valve and no waste water coming from exterior drain pipe at time of inspection.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator states he uses portable waste water device to transport his waste water to commissary.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed wheel off axel at time of inspection. Operator replaced wheel during inspection.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Oct 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Pipe for waste water from three compartment sink exposed at rear of MFDV adjacent to trailer hitch. Waste water pipe steadily dripping waste water on ground of MFDV. Employee tightened valve to prevent further drip and added a plastic container to collect waste water. Operator removed piping for waste water to exterior of MFDV during time of inspection. No further dripping has been observed.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil and 1 box of bread stored on floor. Employee relocated box of bread to an approved location during time of inspection.
Oct 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Pipe for waste water from three compartment sink exposed at rear of MFDV adjacent to trailer hitch. Waste water pipe steadily dripping waste water on ground of MFDV. Employee tightened valve to prevent further drip and added a plastic container to collect waste water. Operator removed piping for waste water to exterior of MFDV during time of inspection. No further dripping has been observed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on exterior cabinet for three compartment sink.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hotel pan, sponge, and metal scrub stored inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed all items during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on top of prep table.
Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil and 1 box of bread stored on floor. Employee relocated box of bread to an approved location during time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 employee water bottles stored inside Reach in cooler adjacent to Employee handwash sink.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease, blue large cooler outside soiled with accumulation of debris and reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51 F, Cooked Yellow rice 52 F, Cooked pork 52 F; Reach-in-cooler underneath microwave, Diced tomatoes 65 F, Shredded Cheese 66 F, Black beans 69 F and Cut leafy greens 72. Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and some was prepped today less than 4 hours per manager
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn on the cob 117 F, Cooked corn 121 F. Operator placing on oven to reheat.
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.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rigoberto Abundis
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.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large bag of flour in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved bag of flour to DBPR licensed MFDV
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease, blue large cooler outside soiled with accumulation of debris and reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled.
Observed open large of flour stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers and to go cups stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Operator turned on pipe valve to correct.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies in food tuck under dry dish shelf and over three compartment sink. 3 live flies landing on produce stored outside.
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/. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Dec 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies in food tuck under dry dish shelf and over three compartment sink. 3 live flies landing on produce stored outside.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked salsa in cooling stage covered with portion container lids covering. Cooked beef with lids covering containers.
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/. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Dec 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
Recorded at 1719 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
7 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 live flies in food tuck under dry dish shelf and over three compartment sink. 3 live flies landing on produce stored outside.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ready to eat small black mini fridge. Employee removed to proper storage
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 live flies landing on produce mango stored outside.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Raw pork was delivered to owners house and stored at home and brought to food truck. 6 lbs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook beef 56 f 6 lbs no temperatures taken ambient air temperature refrigeration 55 f held over 4 hours no temperatures taken. Cook beef 52 f cooked at 4:00 am took temperature at 11:30 am 10 lbs held in reach in cooler did not cool from 135 to 41 f within 6 hours hours no temperatures taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler main white fridgeCook beef 56 f 6 lbs no temperatures taken ambient air temperature refrigeration 55 f held over 4 hours no temperatures taken. Operator states multiple other time/temperature control for safety food are in Cooling stages. Cook beef 52 f cooked at 4:00 am took temperature at 11:30 am 10 lbs held in reach in cooler did not cool from 135 to 41 f within 6 hours hours no temperatures taken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook peppers 124 f 180 f 2nd temp operator reheated
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked salsa in cooling stage covered with portion container lids covering. Cooked beef with lids covering containers.
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/. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
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. Missing for two employees
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. Missing for two employees
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Shed stored outside of the food truck with Togo containers and bottled soda and sauces and produce and flour bag and dry goods.
Food stored outside. Produce stored outside of food truck and ice chests with Cooked salsa stored inside of them.
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