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TACO'S EL FLACO

1026 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1316673
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13542054
DBPR license3954297

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 Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on white refrigerator 4 live roaches on wall and floor under handwash sink 8 live roaches on floor and wall under small prep table next to fryer 1 live roach on reach in cooler in the shed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 5 live roaches on the back of the white reach-in cooler. 1 live roach crawling on floor behind reach-in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: 2 live roaches crawling on the back of the white reach-in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: 4 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. 1 roach egg sac on floor by entrance. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic51-06-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.**Warning** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on air conditioning unit above handwash sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Some parts of the ac vent have been cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.