Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TACOS EL BUHOO

5109 CAUSEWAY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1281203
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8503707
DBPR license3953313

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 5, 2024 2:55 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 8, 2024 10:47 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage issue/roach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roach activity next to handwash sink. 3 live roaches on reach in cooler. 1 live roach near ice machine.

Intermediate 4

#3Intermediate22-02-4

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

#4Intermediate28-09-5

Intermediate – Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. MFDV has a white PVC pipe connecting to waste water tank. The PVC pipe is leaking on to ground.

#5Intermediate53B-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.

#6Intermediate51-23-4

Intermediate – Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.

Basic 1

#1Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink in use with only 1 bay filled with soap and water. 2 other bays not filled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.