TAQUERIA LA PALMERA
4601 N LOIS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 8132172965
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under flat top grill. 1 live roach by three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall under prep table. 8 live roaches inside reach in cooler in gaskets
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Owner removed and properly stored tortillas.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed cilantro inside refrigerator. Owner removed and properly stored eggs.
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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, pork,chicken all made and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly inside truck.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Cold holding: chicken (58F) beef stomach (73F)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: chicken (58F - Cold Holding) beef stomach (73F) beef cooked (48F) pork (47F)- Cooked beef, pork placed inside reach in freezer for rapid chill at 3:20 re-temp at 3:40 all items 41F or below.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, pork,chicken all made and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's.
Food stored on floor. Sauce stored in on floor of truck. Starr removed sauce from floor and properly stored it.
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs, raw chicken, raw chorizo stored over Ready to eat bread in rice. Operator relocated shell eggs, raw chicken, raw chorizo to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark tomato sauce, sour cream, shredded lettuce in Reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles of sauce in Reach in cooler. 2 squeeze bottle of liquid next to flat top grill.
Oct 30, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has white trailer next to MFDV with metals pan, sodas, single use items and dry storage goods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on prep table in kitchen.
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has white trailer next to MFDV with metals pan, sodas, single use items and dry storage goods.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork 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 prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored outside. Large metal reach in cooler with bread, limes, tomatoes, sour cream and multiple items out side of MFDV.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under flat top grill. 1 live roach by three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall under prep table. 8 live roaches inside reach in cooler in gaskets
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under three compartment sink were waste tank is stored.
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.