TACOS LOCOS EL ROMI
2198 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-296-1339
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since June 2024
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JAN 25
MAY 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating with no potable running water.during inspection observed no water.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025007137 | Jan 2, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for Elia hired over 4 months previously
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. Elia hired 4 months previously has no employee training
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.expired. Current decal not posted
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No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused to stored food in died reach in cooler
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food( cooked rice) at steam table
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F, cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Person in charge discarded food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F, cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler under drink station overnight. No temperatures taken this day. Person in charge discarded food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand wash sink. Hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Container removed
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for Elia hired over 4 months previously
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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. Elia hired 4 months previously has no employee training
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food ( container of chips) stored on floor.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.expired. Current decal not posted
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused to stored food in died reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. There is a bucket in place to collect the water
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.Observed employee was hands the dried on apron, reviewed with employee proper handwashing employee washed hands and used aper towel
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs in shell over bottles of soda, employee moved the eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream at 47f in glass door cooler help overnight no temperatures taken this day, Operator discarded Observed pork in small cooler under drink station at 45f operator will discard.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 47f in glass door cooler help overnight no temperatures taken this day, Operator discarded Observed pork in small cooler under drink station at 45f operator will discard.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have a -probe thermometer that took temperatures below 50f, -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Alea Garcia hired less than 60 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed open drinks on counter, employee removed drinks from counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed cell phone on prep area, employee moved phone.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water pump at triple sink with slow leak, Operator said they ordered the part to repair the water pump. Operator placed small bucket collect water.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw shrimp ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( precooked chicken ) in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 47 F, cut lettuce 48 F in small cooler by door. Person in charge placed food on ice and added bags of ice to the inside of the coolers
Food ( containers of sugar ) stored on floor. Reviewed with person in charge
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Reviewed with operator
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Person in charge labeled containers.
Mar 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia
Jan 6, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. During inspection employee was cooking steak on grill changed gloves did not wash hands.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia
Jan 2, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 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 priority8 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. During inspection employee was cooking steak on grill changed gloves did not wash hands.
Establishment operating with no potable running water.during inspection observed no water.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
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 not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of water inside hand wash sink. During inspection. No running water
No hot running water inside establishment.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No inside establishment
Food stored on floor. Bag of chill is on floor near pos
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass unit, small white fridge.
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.