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XTREME TACOS

5609 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813 451 9637

Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918706
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment is soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over prepared vegetables in glass door reach in cooler at time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle next to back door in kitchen at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled behind kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labeled on food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Basic/16-46-4
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent with date marking cooked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 13, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in-cooler near prep area Black beans (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked yellow rice (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked white rice (48 F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); Prep reach-in-cooler on cooksline Cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork (43 F - Cold Holding); Homemade guacamole (48 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (49 F - Cold Holding) Operators placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and moving to working reach-in-cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Glass reach-in-cooler: Sour cream (48 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp in batter (49 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork (49 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (49 F - Cold Holding). Tall 2 door reach-in-cooler off cooksline: Dairy (48 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (41 F - Cold Holding); Tomato sauce (49 F - Cold Holding); Raw shelled eggs (53 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (49 F - Cold Holding). Moving to another working reach-in-cooler Cooksline reach-in-cooler prep cooler: Diced tomatoes (54 F - Cold Holding); Guacamole (51 F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (49 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (49 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (52 F - Cold Holding) Using time as a public health control form Admin Complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent with date marking cooked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall reach-in-cooler near prep area Black beans (48 F - Cold Holding); Cooked yellow rice (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked white rice (48 F - Cold Holding); Raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); Prep reach-in-cooler on cooksline Cheese (48 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (48 F - Cold Holding); Pork (43 F - Cold Holding); Homemade guacamole (48 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (49 F - Cold Holding) Operators placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and moving to working reach-in-cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink near 3 compartment sink had cooking pots stored inside
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent with date marking cooked foods.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding units with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave on cooksline
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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 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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-02-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of microwave on cooksline
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 4, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cooksline
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cooksline
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots on top shelf in kitchen
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4

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.