TAQUERIA EMANUEL
2800 N MCDILL AVE STE E, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-284-7978
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020005309 | Jan 21, 2020 | May 26, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2016008994 | Feb 9, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $1,120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler at storage area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
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Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 2 reach-in coolers and a reach-in freezer with unpackaged food items stored at hallway for customers to use restroom.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edina Vidana expired on 09/23/2025, Jose L Marin expired on 09/23/2025. No other certified food manager available.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 2014, handwash sink has been removed from front service area, an ice machine has been installed next to the original handwash sink location at front service area, 3 freezers added at front service area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edina Vidana expired on 09/23/2025, Jose L Marin expired on 09/23/2025. No other certified food manager available.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink has been removed at front service counter. Operator needs to reinstall the handwash sink within 7 days.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 2014, handwash sink has been removed from front service area, an ice machine has been installed next to the original handwash sink location at front service area, 3 freezers added at front service area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tong and a spatula stored in standing water temped 82 F. Operator moved items to three-compartments sink to clean.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 23, 2026Warning 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: shredded mozzarella 51 F, guacamole with tomato 50 F, Pico 48 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer at time of inspection shredded mozzarella 41 F, guacamole with tomato 42 F, Pico 40 F.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edina Vidana expired on 09/23/2025, Jose L Marin expired on 09/23/2025. No other certified food manager available.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink has been removed at front service counter. Operator needs to reinstall the handwash sink within 7 days.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 2014, handwash sink has been removed from front service area, an ice machine has been installed next to the original handwash sink location at front service area, 3 freezers added at front service area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened drink stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A bucket of raw beef thawing on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tong and a spatula stored in standing water temped 82 F. Operator moved items to three-compartments sink to clean.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hot and cold water handle installed incorrectly.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. The only handwash sink has hot water shut off due to leak on faucet handle. Ran water in the only handwash sink and temped 82 F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pieces of cheese empanada (63F - Cold Holding) stored in drawer cooler more than 4 hours at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler at cook line: cheese empanada (63F - Cold Holding); reach-in cooler in kitchen: Shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding), operator moved mozzarella to reach-in freezer.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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 used for purposes other than handwashing. A container with tong stored in the handwash sink in kitchen. Container removed from handwash sink at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler at hallway at back kitchen.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in the only handwash sink in kitchen, ran water and temped 82F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed for smoke/vapor exits outside of the building.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tong stored in water temped 103F. Operator discarded water and placed tong to three-compartments sink for clean.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Large reach-in cooler with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area. Operator locked reach-in cooler doors at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer and test 100ppm.
Apr 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
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. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at front service line. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various food items in large reach-in cooler have no date marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can of cola stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar bin.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification expired for Jose Marin 5/29/2014
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above cilantro sitting in sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall and ceiling spike with grease build up
Jul 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler next to rice cookers are torn.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by storage shelves housing drinks by bathroom.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carmen Diaz Delmira Palacios
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in kitchen area by steam table.
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 refrigerator in hallway leading to bathroom.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area next to steam table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowel without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin inside closet in hallway.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler next to rice cookers are torn.
Food stored on floor. Pineapple drink stored on floor next to reach in cooler and rice cooker. Employee removed drink from floor and properly store it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 85F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by storage shelves housing drinks by bathroom.
Jul 13, 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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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink set up with 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by tubs, corrected, employee rubs tubs during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken, open container of milk all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of bulk oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
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.