TAQUERIA LA MICHOACANA EL BRO
6020 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 813-641-1388
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 58 points better than where it started.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon arrival and washing hands pipe was not connected properly when operator adjusted pipe liquid sewage / waste water goes onto mobile. Employees not able to wash hands without water leaking onto floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066188 | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 | — |
| 3--2024012714 | Feb 22, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2023035827 | Jun 20, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022020571 | Mar 3, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with sign, employee removed sign at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chest cooler soiled.
Jul 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Juice containers not inverted.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile connected to tent preventing truck from being movable.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Truck connected to tent preventing truck from moving. On callback from inspection completed on 5/21/2025.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil not labeled.
May 21, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Money on top of handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Juice containers not inverted.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile connected to tent preventing truck from being movable.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cups on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled.
Jan 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Due 12/30/2024
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.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of water on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nov 1, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Due 12/30/2024
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.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of water on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor.
Oct 31, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. No running water on truck. Pipe broke on truck. Operator is using bottles of water to wash hands.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Sergio Gonzalez Lopez.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No running water at 3 compartment sink.
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. Due 12/30/2024
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.
No running water at three-compartment sink. No running water at 3 compartment sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer on truck.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water on truck.
Food stored on floor. Gallons of water on floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water tank not an integral part of the food truck.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Feb 23, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinks in reach in cooler not separated from employee food.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Pipe connecting truck to outdoor sink making it not movable.
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.
Feb 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Upon arrival and washing hands pipe was not connected properly when operator adjusted pipe liquid sewage / waste water goes onto mobile. Employees not able to wash hands without water leaking onto floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47, operator placed lower in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaners stored with oil, operator removed oil 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No pipes connected to 3 Compartment Sink. When water is turned on water goes straight to the ground. There is no plumbing to connect the 3 Compartment Sink to the waste water tank.
No handwash sink for employees. Only handwash sink for employees is not able to function without water going onto floor.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in sauce, operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinks in reach in cooler not separated from employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over steam table.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Pipe connecting truck to outdoor sink making it not movable.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Limes in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not label, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Water on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank inside truck.
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.