Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACOBUS

2320 E FLETCHER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 16, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2928622
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7010023
DBPR license3916301

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 16, 2019 4:57 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 19, 2019 3:39 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-04-5

High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee finish eating then touch clean dish prior to washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on reach in cooler. 2 live in reach in cooler door. 3 by three compartment sink. 2 live in door frame to kitchen in back. 2 live in door frame to kitchen in front. 1 live on trash can by cook top. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On door frame to rear kitchen entrance. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate53A-03-6

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31A-03-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Lid of bucket in hand wash sink. Employee removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen and in women's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and dining. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches under reach in cooler. 25 dead in back of hand wash sink. 5 behind chest cooler and ice machine. 15 between wall and ice machine. 3 dead under soda boxes. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Salsa on floor behind register. Employee removed from floor. Corrected on site. Food on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In hallway to back door. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.