ROCKY'S TACOS
1201 W HILLSBOROUGH AVENUE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. MFDV currently operating under an expired license. MFDV is open, operating and serving the public during time of inspection. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on metal mixing bowl located on shelf over three compartment sink. 32 live roaches inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 2 live roaches with eggs. Roaches are hidden between wood of cabinet, sink, metal wall and interior hinge of cabinet door. 19 roaches inside a plastic food container located inside three compartment sink cabinet. 1 live roach inside hand washing sink. 7 live roaches located on gasket inside drinks, reaching cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg on floor beneath three compartment sink. 1 roach egg on right door of three compartment sink cabinet. 2 roach egg inside a plastic food container located inside three compartment sink cabinet. Roach excrement, located inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by an unfolded chair placed before sink. Operator unblocked sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 21 dead roaches inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of frying oil stored on floor next to flat top griddle. Operator relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 15 pounds of raw beef fallen in room temperature next to flat top grill. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator. Operator relocated raw beef into reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floor inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink are soiled. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two squeeze bottles with liquid and oil, not labeled next to flat top griddle. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:03 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.