Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACO'S EL TUZO

7711 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1280409
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8485034
DBPR license3953814

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over mozzarella in reach in cooler . Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Head of lettuce in handwash sink.

#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid near handwash sink . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk sugar. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.

#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.