TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA #4
8749 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located at rear of food truck next to propane tanks. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a stepstool and small fan. Employee unblocked sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mangoes and nectarine are stored inside hand washing sink. Employee removed all fruits at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two large propane tanks stored on ground outside of food truck located at rear of truck. Food truck is blocked in by a metal gazebo located in front of the food truck. Metal awning attached to food truck over service window. One reach in chest freezer stored outside of food truck, opposite side of service window. Bags of gorditas, black beans, and different types of raw meats are stored inside the reach in chest freezer. Outside shed, located to the opposite side of food truck service window, contains single service items as well as three cases of bottled water, three bags of dried chilies, and one bag of dry corn husk. A plan review handout has been provided to the employee at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificate for Eleny G. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water available at hand washing sink when turned on. Cold water measured at 86°F. **Warning**
Basic 2
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. One container of oil stored at the outside rear of food truck, next to propane tanks . One reach in chest freezer stored outside of food truck, opposite side of service window. Bags of gorditas, black beans, and different types of raw meats are stored inside the reach in chest freezer. Outside shed, located to the opposite side of food truck service window, contains single service items as well as three cases of bottled water, three bags of dried chilies, and one bag of dry corn husk. **Warning**
51-36-1Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Two large propane tanks stored on ground outside of food truck located at rear of truck. Food truck is blocked in by a metal gazebo located in front of the food truck. Metal awning attached to food truck over service window. One reach in chest freezer stored outside of food truck, opposite side of service window. Bags of gorditas, black beans, and different types of raw meats are stored inside the reach in chest freezer. Outside shed, located to the opposite side of food truck service window, contains single service items as well as three cases of bottled water, three bags of dried chilies, and one bag of dry corn husk. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:42 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.