TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA
12401 N NEBRASKA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand washing station at time of inspection. Operator stocked at 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. No training provided upon request. Discussed training requirements with operator. **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. Provided operator with education packet containing reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. Rice, cooked beef, cooked chicken made day prior not date marked. Discussed date requirements with operator. **Warning**
43-08-4Intermediate – Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Avocados stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.