TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA
12401 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-347-0806
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in non-food grade bag inside refrigerator.
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 the 24 hours has no date markings. Inside refrigerator.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on truck floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled with old food debris.
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Stored food not covered. Refried beans stored uncovered inside refrigerator.
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a reach in cooler stored inside it front of it.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator across from reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored inside freezer overtop refrigerator.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand washing station at time of inspection. Operator stocked at time of inspection.
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. No training provided upon request. Discussed training requirements with operator.
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. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, cooked beef, cooked chicken made day prior not date marked. Discussed date requirements with operator.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Avocados stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
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. Discussed with operator.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.