Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ROCKY'S TACOS

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1328599
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13686330
DBPR license3952791

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: 1 live roach on top of drinks reach in cooler. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: 3 live roaches inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink. 1 live roach on metal cable next to electric breaker box. 1 live roach on gasket inside small black reach in cooler adjacent to flat top griddle. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. 1 live roach inside flip top reach in cooler gasket. Operator removed roach at time of inspection. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls and floor inside cabinet beneath three compartment sink are soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-02: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.