TAQUERIA MI MEXICO
4205 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
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 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used with ham, raw fishes and various cut plant food in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed a soiled food container in handwash sink with gloves, then returned to handled food at cook line without changing gloves and washing hands.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of refried bean (92F – Hot Holding) stored on cook line. Operator states that it will be reheated in about 30 minutes.
Intermediate 6
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.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Marcos Valladares, expired on 10/02/2024.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A long handle broom and a long handle dustpan stored in the narrow space blocking access to handwash sink at front service area. Employee removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed food container in handwash sink at cook line. A large lid stored in handwash sink by walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. A container of cooked shredded meat in walk-in cooler.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At warehouse washing area by ice machine.
Basic 2
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At front service counter.
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A case of whole pineapples stored over an opened block of cheese in walk-in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.