TACOSON
7521 N 56 ST, Tampa FL 33617 · 813.989.2080
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of meat being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the grease receptacle on a absorbent surface.
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Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the drying racks.
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Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored above the prep table near the dry storage area. Discussed proper storage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on and under the prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dish drying rack above prep line.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and water stains in the dining area. Observed a small fan soiled with dust in the kitchen above the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks over prep tablets in the prep area. Manager had employees remove drinks and store properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of meat stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed several boxes of meat being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager had an employee place items 6 inches off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the door frame of the walk in freezer.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed a light shield hanging in the front area near the three compartment sink. Observed a missing light shield in the kitchen on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a green/white mold- like substance on the back of the nozzle to the self serve fountain drink dispenser.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in plastic grocery bags in walk in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and drink next a pot of beans cooling on wire rack. Observed employee drink on food prep stainless steel table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade bags in walk in freezer.
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Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade bags in walk in freezer.
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.
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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.