TAQUERIA LA ESCANDALOZA
2345 W MAIN ST, Tampa FL 33607 · 8134442976
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 4 visits since December 2024
DEC 24
FEB 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 35 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies flying inside the food truck. Operator managed to forced the flies out of the food truck.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 2 live flies flying inside the food truck. Operator managed to forced the flies out of the food truck.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over shredded cheese and cooked pork in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food employees walked outside and returned inside multiple times, engaged to work with food without change gloves and wash hands.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided napkins.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in large reach-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door and service window opened with no screen protector. Operator closed screen door and service window at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2026□ 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked rice and other cooked food not date marked stored in reach-in coolers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin.
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. Old license numbers on the unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo and raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and shredded cheese in glass door reach-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler Cold Holding: diced tomato 46 F, shredded lettuce 48 F, shredded cheese 48 F, raw chicken 48 F. Employee moved time/temperature control for safety food to other reach-in coolers 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.
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. 2 food employees working at time of inspection.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked rice and other cooked food not date marked stored in reach-in coolers.
Food stored outside. A cooler with drinking ice stored outside. Employee moved into the mfdv at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice bin.
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. Old license numbers on the unit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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