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TACO'S EL TUZO

7711 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1329674
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13536968
DBPR license3953814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 dead flies on shelf next to single service items. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef 47 F, raw fish 46 F, raw pork 48 F, cooked shrimp 48 F, cooked vegetables soup 50 F, Per operator all items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food items in the morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef 47 F, raw fish 46 F, raw pork 48 F, cooked shrimp 48 F, cooked vegetables soup 50 F, Per operator all items were in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures of food items in the morning. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in storage trailer. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.