TACOS LAS CALIFORNIAS #2
5635 MEMORIAL HWY, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-280-1779
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area on wall above food preparation table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022059207 | Nov 16, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in back kitchen area on wall above food preparation table.
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread inside a plastic Togo bag sitting on make top table of reach in cooler underneath flat
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over boxed tomatoes reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can tortilla cooler in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed to proper storage.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink back kitchen employee restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink cooks line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 cooks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on. Cutting board prep table back kitchen employee discarded
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without using sanitizer. Employee rewashed dishes and properly sanitized dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen entrance has stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop food preparation table in kitchen area is soiled with water stains.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by 3 compartment sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth and easily cleaned in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area.
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without using sanitizer. Employee rewashed dishes and properly sanitized dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (127F - Hot Holding) chef reheated corn to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen entrance has stains.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in back kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop food preparation table in kitchen area is soiled with water stains.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by 3 compartment sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth and easily cleaned in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Flour tortillas stored on the floor inside coolers.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons handle inside cooked beef is laying in cooked beef.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no label of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in non food grade bag in reachin cooler on cook line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table in back kitchen soiled with rust.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with blue liquid not labeled on shelf under prep table on cook line. Employee labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on shelf with equipment under cook line prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container wet nesting in shelf adjacent to prep sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers stored in shelf adjacent to prep sink.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Scoop handle stored in bulk ice in bar area. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food debris build up inside Frigidaire refrigerator.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of refried bean 44 F stored in walk-in cooler. Operator states that it was stored on prep table for less than 30 minutes and just moved back to walk-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 food employee has no proof of training.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At back kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice machine. Operator moved scoop to holder.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a bag of shredded mozzarella (67F - Cold Holding) in a container stored on table at cook line. Employee placed it in ice at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front kitchen blocked by trash can. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A large container of cooked beef has no date mark in walk-in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At back kitchen by ware washing area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter missing at back kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. Ice scoop has broken/missing handle.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat tested 500+ppm. Operation remade solution, tested 200ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strip. Inspector provided samples.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. At back kitchen cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided to operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature.
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