TAQUERIA EL TRIUNFO
3809 ORIENT RD, Tampa FL 33619
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Advised operator to bring temperature down in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024021699 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, cooked beef 50 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures in the morning of reach in coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, cooked beef 50 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures in the morning of reach in coolers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil next to fryer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large waste bottled stored in hand sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. One employee cutting pineapple with no gloves on. Another employee adding toppings to tacos with no gloves on. Third employee making tacos without gloves at grill. Operator spoke with all employees in MFDV about proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Large reach in cooler with drinks stored outside
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Cut melon in reach in cooler.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 47 F in reach in cooler across from grill. Advised operator to bring temperature down in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 103 F.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Jun 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large red shed with beans, flour, water and single service items.
Apr 2, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large red shed with beans, flour, water and single service items.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pot of soup over raw pork in reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large smoker is outside of food truck with missing wheel.
Apr 1, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 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 priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Water for mobile unit is coming from private residence.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large red shed with beans, flour, water and single service items.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pot of soup over raw pork in reach in cooler.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large smoker is outside of food truck with missing wheel.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.