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ROCCO'S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416127
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8590081
DBPR license3912853

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beef cold holding at 47F made on 01/14/2023

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on server's line has old onions inside it. Chef cleaned out onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink on cooks line.

#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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.

#2Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between pans inside reach in cooler, chef removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth stored underneath cutting board. Chef removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored sanitizer. Chef placed soap at hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 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.