TAQUERIA MEXICANA MELY
301 BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 4075910290
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less then 60 days.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022044812 | Aug 23, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less then 60 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ziplock bags in the handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7220 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 7220 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa — this licence has since moved.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook frozen chicken patties in freezer in Togo bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat limes produce reach in cooler main prep
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 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. Printed for management and employees to sign some employees signed next routine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork cook beef not dated main reach in cooler.
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.