TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA 2
13002 N 15 ST, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-500-0268
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 shelled eggs stored overtop raw beef inside refrigerator. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to cover tortillas inside double door refrigerator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cut lettuce inside double door refrigerator.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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 double door refrigerator.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 beef,cooked pork held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink has slow draining water inside handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken in sour cream containers.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chorizo over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: beans 103 F, cheese sauce 77 F Per operator items were put in crock pot 1 hour earlier. Operator turned up at time of inspection to bring back to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator washing dishes without filling all 3 compartment with water.
Food stored outside. Coke reach in cooler stored outside of truck with sodas and water.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken in sour cream containers.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands approximately 5 seconds, discussed with operator.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink, employee rewashed hands at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table next to back door entrance.
Food stored on floor. Ice chest stored on floor. Discussed with operator.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has chemicals stored inside it. Owner removed chemicals and properly stored items.
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.