TAQUERIA LA CANADA DE LEO
1500 N PARSONS AVE, Brandon FL 33510 · 813-438-8756
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Large metal pot stored out side between MFDV and storage trailer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on steam table.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bulk tomatoes on floor near Handwash sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in door of MFDV. Operator covered with tape.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over rice and multiple items in tall white reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water opened bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small metal reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Cut onions in reach in cooler.
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Large plastic container with individual salsa containers inside of it was placed on a trash can with trash. Operator removed individual salsas.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold multiple meats in steam well.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over lime juice and cheese in reach in freezer.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee answered and spoke on phone while prepping salsa containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and clear container in handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in storage trailer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in small reach in cooler next to microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Lime juice in milk containers.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees gum on shelf over reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with no bays filled with water. Operator set up in correct order at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in cooler near microwave.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/ Leonardo Garcia 1-3-20 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees gum on shelf over reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with no bays filled with water. Operator set up in correct order at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in cooler near microwave.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at 3 compartment sink.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf on shelf iver reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage trailer.
Sep 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has liquid waste dispensed into oil jug/ unapproved container outside of MFDV on ground.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler of storage trailer. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler of storage trailer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork and raw beef in same metal container.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in 3 compartment sink. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has liquid waste dispensed into oil jug/ unapproved container outside of MFDV.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has 2 large reach in coolers that's are not movable. in front of MFDV with cakes and sodas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf on shelf iver reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage trailer.
Food stored outside. Operator has large reach in cooler with Flan, Chocolate Flan and Tres Leches cake.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Per operator he disposes his liquid waste in to old oil jug and walks it to mop sink at flower shop. Discussed proper liquid waste disposal with operator. Viewed multiple containers near wastewater piping for mobile unit.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV has a large 3 door reach in cooler with beverages stored outside. Operator unable to move in mobile unit. Discussed proper storage with operator.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Per operator he disposes his liquid waste in to old oil jug and walks it to mop sink at flower shop. Discussed proper liquid waste disposal with operator. Viewed multiple containers near wastewater piping for mobile unit.
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV has a large 3 door reach in cooler with beverages stored outside. Operator unable to move in mobile unit. Discussed proper storage with operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of prep table in kitchen.
Food stored outside. Flan and tres leches cake stored out side in stand up cooler in front of mobile unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer.
Nov 29, 2023□ 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well.
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 food and single service items held in storage shed outside of mobile unit.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No wheels on MFDV and awning connected to mobile making unit no longer mobile.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well.
Sep 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 food and single service items held in storage shed outside of mobile unit.
Food stored outside. Reach in cooler stored outside with eggs, meat and multiple items.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No wheels on MFDV and awning connected to mobile making unit no longer mobile.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well.
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.