TACOS EL FLAKO TRUCK
2908 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 51 F, Cooked Yellow rice 52 F, Cooked pork 52 F; Reach-in-cooler underneath microwave, Diced tomatoes 65 F, Shredded Cheese 66 F, Black beans 69 F and Cut leafy greens 72. Operator placing ice on potentially hazardous foods and some was prepped today less than 4 hours per manager **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked corn on the cob 117 F, Cooked corn 121 F. Operator placing on oven to reheat. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
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**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Rigoberto Abundis **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**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large bag of flour in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved bag of flour to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **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. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with dust and grease, blue large cooler outside soiled with accumulation of debris and reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Observed open large of flour stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers and to go cups stored on floor in trailer licensed by DACS. Operator moved to DBPR licensed MFDV **Warning**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Operator turned on pipe valve to correct. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.