ROMI'S TACOS
435 E BRANDON BLVD # B · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes then handled clean spoons without washing hands **Warning**
28-12-4High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing containers in 1 compartment at three compartment sink and did not sanitize **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 10 dead millipedes on ground throughout restaurant **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in hand sink **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 11 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer Observed 3 rodent droppings on floor next to reach in cooler in dining room 10 droppings on floor by bathrooms Approximately 60 droppings on floor in dry storage by co2 tanks and water heater **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in kitchen blocked by trash can and cart. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Manager got towels No paper towels at bar hand sink **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed wait station with hand sink,and restroom. Extended bar added drink station with ice well, and ice machine. Increased seating with no seating change evaluation form from proviso 1 in approved plans from 2018. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
41-04-4Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed commercial bags of rat poison on dry storage shelf next to bag of sugar. **Warning**
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 30 dead roaches in glue traps under mop sink **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in cooler and freezer **Warning**
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment went from 29 seats to 66 **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of rice, beans, sugar, dehydrated peppers and cases of oil on floor in storage **Warning**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Several lights out in dry storage room **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo containers on floor in dry storage **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed unlocked reach in cooler in dining area with sauces and produce **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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4 observation(s)
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.