TAQUERIA EL TRIUNFO
1520 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Jun 13, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023
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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies inside food truck.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored overtop cream inside refrigerated next to reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No dates on cooked pork,chicken held longer than 24 hours.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer nest to reach in cooler.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado's not washed before preparation. Avocado is cut and still has sticker on it.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer of MFDV next to grill.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold raw meat and tortillas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sour cream 63 F, chicken 47 F, pork 50 F, chorizo 47 F, beef tongue 48 F, per operator tens were held over night in reach in cooler and operator is unaware of when items went out of temperature.
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 onions and multiple food items in red storage unit next to MFDV. Storage unit is not movable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer of MFDV next to grill.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. All tires flat on front side of mobile unit.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jalapeño in single use Vigo container.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies landing on prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold raw meat and tortillas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: sour cream 63 F, chicken 47 F, pork 50 F, chorizo 47 F, beef tongue 48 F, per operator tens were held over night in reach in cooler and operator is unaware of when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sour cream 63 F, chicken 47 F, pork 50 F, chorizo 47 F, beef tongue 48 F, per operator tens were held over night in reach in cooler and operator is unaware of when items went out of temperature.
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 onions and multiple food items in red storage unit next to MFDV. Storage unit is not movable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer of MFDV next to grill.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. All tires flat on front side of mobile unit.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jalapeño in single use Vigo container.
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