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TACO DIRTY

2221 W PLATT ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33606

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743436
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781938
DBPR license3918203

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler in kitchen. Cooked corn 48F. Corn made and put in cooler 2 days ago. Counter in prep room – cooked peppers 73F. Left on counter for two days. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler in kitchen – cooked peas 51F, cooked corn 48F. Corn made and put in cooler 2 days ago. Counter in prep room – cooked peppers 73F. Left on counter for two days. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by rolling rack. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing from hand wash sink by kitchen and in prep area. Manager filled both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 current employee expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic24-24-4

Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Clean pans stored outside under cover. Manager brought them inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on cutting board attached to cooler in prep room. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table on front line. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple items wet nesting on drying rack over 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cold holding cooked black beans with no cover. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cooked veggies. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket outside. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-45-1

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink n surface used. Operator has test strips. Tested sanitizer buckets at 848 ppm. Manager refilled buckets tested at 700 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 5, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.