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
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Located at rear of food truck next to propane tanks. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-08: No vacuum breaker added to splitter at hose bibb. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-08: Food truck is blocked in by a metal gazebo and three picnic benches located in front of the food truck. Metal awning attached to food truck over service window. Awning is bolted to the food truck and the ground. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-08: **Admin Complaint**
Basic 1
51-36-1Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-08: Food truck is blocked in by a metal gazebo and three picnic benches located in front of the food truck. Metal awning attached to food truck over service window. Awning is bolted to the food truck and the ground. **Admin Complaint**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:11 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.