TAQUERIA MI MEXICO
4205 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33607 · 8792046
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024033958 | Apr 29, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2019060035 | Nov 13, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked tamales stored in shopping bags inside front counter reach in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting board soiled in establishment. Interior of ice machine contains rust stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for cooked beans or an open package of deli ham.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting board with cut marks in establishment.
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Food stored on floor. One jug of oil stored on floor near front line cook. Operator relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. On wall next to walk in cooler.
Interior of Walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on interior of door.
Stored food not covered. Block of deli ham has been opened and not covered inside walk in cooler.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked yellow rice and tortillas directly stored in grocery bags in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked yellow rice and tortillas in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over whole tomatoes and limes in walk-in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three-compartments sink and dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to three-compartments sink and dish machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pinto beans and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup with no handle used to scoop pinto beans in walk-in cooler.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. A few bags of fish fillets in reach-in cooler at cook line. Fish are solid frozen, educated operator and removed from bags at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on wall outside walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between wall and storage shelf at cook line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk-in freezer door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to three-compartments sink and dish machine.
Stored food not covered. A block of ham cut and stored on shelf with no covering in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
Aug 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas directly stored in plastic grocery bags in walk-in cooler.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. A container of cooked beef dated July 26th thawed from yesterday and stored in walk-in cooler with no date tracking.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk-in cooler and by large three-compartments sink next to ice machine at back storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pinto beans, cooked chicken and other cooked food items in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas directly stored in plastic grocery bags in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line - Cold Holding: cooked taco meat 46 F, cooked shrimp 58 F, cooked pepper 47 F, shredded mozzarella 50 F, raw shrimp 58 F. Operator place items on ice. Per operator, food items were stored in walk-in cooler over night and placed in reach-in cooler after 9am.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front service counter blocked by broom and dust pan with long handles. Employee removed equipment from handwash sink. Food utensils and containers stored in handwash sink by walk-in cooler. Employee removed items.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. A container of cooked beef dated July 26th thawed from yesterday and stored in walk-in cooler with no date tracking.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By walk-in cooler and by large three-compartments sink next to ice machine at back storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pinto beans, cooked chicken and other cooked food items in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used with ham, raw fishes and various cut plant food in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed a soiled food container in handwash sink with gloves, then returned to handled food at cook line without changing gloves and washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of refried bean (92F - Hot Holding) stored on cook line. Operator states that it will be reheated in about 30 minutes.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marcos Valladares, expired on 10/02/2024.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A long handle broom and a long handle dustpan stored in the narrow space blocking access to handwash sink at front service area. Employee removed items from handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed food container in handwash sink at cook line. A large lid stored in handwash sink by walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A container of cooked shredded meat in walk-in cooler.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At warehouse washing area by ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A case of whole pineapples stored over an opened block of cheese in walk-in cooler.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over cooked chicken on walk-in cooler shelf Corrected observed employee place raw pork on bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan stored in hand sink next to mop sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in back kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil store on floor on service line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall on cookline next to hand sink
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walking cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled on shelf above grill top on cookline
Apr 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in non food grade bags in reachin cooler on service line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in hand sink on cookline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 knifes stored between 3-compartment sink and wall.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in hand sink on cookline
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored in mop sink
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash used for stored of equipment, corrected, employee moved items during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked red beans, cooked pork all held over 24 hrs in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup used as scoop in container of cooked red beans.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink observed on food contact counter in kitchen, corrected, employee moved drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall three compartment sink. B. Tongs stored on suppression nozzle on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing at room temperature, corrected, turned water on to continue the thawing process.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.