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TAQUERIA MEXICO LINDO

4908 E BROADWAY AVE, Tampa FL 33605

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3954225
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to reach in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $1,040

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026021257Mar 19, 2026Jun 10, 2026$1,040

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Mar 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water.
High priority/27-12-4/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to reach in cooler.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella 74 F Per employee cheese has been out for 1 hour.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag and multiple items in Handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under prep table.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near Handwash sink in kitchen. 5 dead roaches next to reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches under prep table. 2 dead roaches on floor in front of grill. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Food being prepared outside. Employee cooking pork outside of food truck on spindle.
Basic/08B-32-4/Admin Complaint
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Mar 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Jose.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · No proof of manager training. Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 19, 2026 · No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner Jose.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Basic/50-04-4/Warning
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.