EL TACOLGANDO
7001 N HIMES AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw breaded beef stored in shopping bags. Operator removed beef and wrapped in aluminum foil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 2 packages of raw bacon stored over bottles of water and soda in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated bacon during time of inspection. Discussed with operator not to store raw foods over Ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bag of shredded mozzarella in Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date mark during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sheet pan placed over Employee handwash sink. Operator removed sheet pan during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded lettuce in Reach in cooler. Cooked shredded pork, cooked ground beef, refried beans, and multiple items in Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date mark during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer and flattop griddle are soiled with debris. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Pineapple in rice not covered. Operator covered pineapples during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over Ready to eat hotdogs in Reach in cooler. Operator relocated mushrooms to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall surrounding fryers, flattop grill, three compartment sink are soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:57 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.