Inspection Report

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EL TACOLGANDO

7001 N HIMES AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1291008
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10758418
DBPR license3952868

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw breaded beef stored in shopping bags. Operator removed beef and wrapped in aluminum foil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: Cuban bread stored in three shopping bags. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-42-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding fryers, flattop grill, three compartment sink are soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-03-25: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.