Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUERIA LA MEXICANA 2

13002 N 15 ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1289223
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8707935
DBPR license3953646

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands approximately 5 seconds, discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink, employee rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table next to back door entrance.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Ice chest stored on floor. Discussed with operator.

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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.