Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

ROCCO'S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

2223 N WESTSHORE BLVD STE B203 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3352268
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371528
DBPR license3912853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher converted to chemical at 0 ppm of chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cooks line not changing gloves as needed between duties, corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper glove changing and hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pans of pico de gallo at 52°, one pan of cut lettuce at 56°. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three pans of pico de gallo at 52°, one pan of cut lettuce 56°, all held out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan store in employee hand wash sink on cooks line , corrected, employee removed pan during inspection, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at employee hand wash sink on cooks line, corrected , employee replaced soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line not working. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-12-4

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, in kitchen and dish area . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.