Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAQUERIA MEXICO LINDO

4908 E BROADWAY AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33605

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1326622
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10941134
DBPR license3954225

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 19, 2026 4:57 PM
StatusNo reopening date recorded
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority8 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority27-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach next to reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 8

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag and multiple items in Handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid under prep table. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-32-4

Basic – Food being prepared outside. Employee cooking pork outside of food truck on spindle. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.