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TACO'S EL TUZO

7711 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1335263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13726804
DBPR license3953814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef in tall reach in cooler 47F left on prep table too long Cooked pork 44F. Moved to freezer shredded white cheese (46F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes(46F – Cooling); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Shell eggs ambient temp 52 All put in reach in cooler today **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On counter – Beef 95F temped at 10:30 cooling since 9:30 cooling 90 second temp 11:12. More than 4 inches deep and covered. Employee uncovered and moved to reach in cooler during inspection upon our instruction. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cooler. Employee moved cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. A/C condensation draining into storm drain. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelves in storage container over unwashed onions and bag of sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In storage container observed food debris on floor behind and between shelves and equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup of food debris in microwave. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic51-06-5

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Large propane tank stored on ground connected to truck with no quick connect device. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic51-36-1

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Truck can't be moved because they installed a sink on the outside attached to the truck's fresh water and it is hooked up to a wastewater tank on the ground. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.