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EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS

4307 GUNN HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3376092
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450386
DBPR license3919069

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate2 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

#3High 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. 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut tomatoes 50 F, cut leafy greens 52 F, mozzarella cheese 51 F. Per operator tens have only been out for two hours. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: tamales 123 F, per operator items have only been out for two hours. Operator started to reheat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and front line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 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.