Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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ROCKY'S TACOS

1201 W HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1320871
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10902299
DBPR license3952791

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 25, 2025 3:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 26, 2025 2:36 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 live underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty and fresh water tanks 1 live on hand washing sink **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, 1st temp at 3pm, not cooled before 41F within 4 hours **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (61F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F – Cold Holding), operator moved items to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. diced tomatoes (61F – Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, not cooled before 41F in 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty water and fresh water tank. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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