Palm River-Clair Mel, Hillsborough County

TACOS EL BUHOO

5109 CAUSEWAY BLVD., Palm River-Clair Mel, FL 33619

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Jun 16, 2025
City
Palm River-Clair Mel
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

29-04-4

Detail 23826519

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23826522

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23826517

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23826518

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, cooked vegetables and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 23826521

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23826520

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and squeeze bottles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

29-04-4

Detail 23688332

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

50-17-3

Detail 23688326

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23688329

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 23688327

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, cooked vegetables and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

51-06-4

Detail 23688328

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water and propane tank not quick disconnect. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 23688330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23688331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and squeeze bottles. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 21

35A-02-7

Detail 23679106

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landing on tortilla. 3 live flies flying around MFDV. Warning

29-04-4

Detail 23679101

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23679114

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23679111

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live fly landed on tortilla. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23679102

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef thawing at room temperature 73 F, sour cream 48 F Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23679105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23679095

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23679112

Intermediate - 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

22-38-5

Detail 23679109

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment ran out of bleach before inspection started. Inspector saw approved label. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23679108

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, cooked vegetables and multiple items in reach in cooler . Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23679097

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in bulk sugar. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23679104

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler in kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23679107

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pancake mix on floor in kitchen. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 23679103

Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in cooler outside with sodas unable to be moved inside at end of day. Warning

51-06-4

Detail 23679098

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Water and propane tank not quick disconnect. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 23679096

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Door of MFDV open. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23679110

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw meat patties in white reach in freezer. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23679113

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23679100

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and lettuce over cooked rice and sauces in reach in cooler. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23679094

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink into bucket. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23679099

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and squeeze bottles. Warning

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23399592

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

31B-05-4

Detail 23399591

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Mar 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22727055

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

08B-38-4

Detail 22727054

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor.