Tampa, Hillsborough County

TACO'S EL FLACO

1026 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
5
3 Intermediate
Mar 20, 2026
City
Tampa
County
Hillsborough
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 24457891

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 24457889

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24457892

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork tamales and cooked pork not date marked. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 24457890

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: 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. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24457893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Time Extended

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

08A-11-5

Detail 24309629

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over canned sodas. Employee moved canned sodas to other reach-in cooler with no raw food items. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 24309628

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo stored over cooked pork. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning Priority: High Priority

12A-03-4

Detail 24309634

Intermediate - Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartments sink. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

Detail 24309630

Intermediate - Observed: 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 Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Detail 24309644

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Reach-in cooler stored in front of the handwash sink and blocked access to utilized handwash sink. Plastic food containers and lids stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items from handwash sink and moved reach-in cooler aside from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

16-37-1

Detail 24309636

Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Warning Priority: Intermediate

05-08-4

Detail 24309627

Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 24309626

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked pork tamales and cooked pork not date marked. Warning Priority: Intermediate

13-03-4

Detail 24309635

Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning Priority: Basic

51-36-1

Detail 24309647

Basic - Observed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed a flat tire on the mfdv unit. Warning Priority: Basic

50-04-4

Detail 24309645

Basic - Observed: 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. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

51-13-4

Detail 24309646

Basic - Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 24278343

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked beef (109F - Hot Holding) store on stove top. Employee starts reheating cooked beef on griddle top at time of inspection. Re temped: 153F. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 24278342

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartments sink.

11-27-4

Detail 24278348

Intermediate - 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.

31A-09-4

Detail 24278345

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. More than a dozen of oranges stored in handwash sink. A bucket of water stored on floor blocking access to handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24278347

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

02C-02-5

Detail 24278349

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice and cooked beef in large upright cooler. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24278346

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil and a bottle of soy sauce stored on floor.

50-04-4

Detail 24278344

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24278341

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

50-04-4

Detail 24233778

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08:

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-06-4

Detail 24111817

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 24111818

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35A-03-4

Detail 24108324

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: 4 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. 1 roach egg sac on floor by entrance. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: 5 dead roaches on floor by water tanks under three-compartments sink. 5 roach egg sacs on floor by water tanks under three-compartments sink. Operator discarded dead roaches and eggs, cleaned and sanitized the area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

51-06-4

Detail 24108325

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 24108326

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Time Extended

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 24101169

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on white refrigerator 4 live roaches on wall and floor under handwash sink 8 live roaches on floor and wall under small prep table next to fryer 1 live roach on reach in cooler in the shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 5 live roaches on the back of the white reach-in cooler. 1 live roach crawling on floor behind reach-in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: 2 live roaches crawling on the back of the white reach-in cooler. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24101167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: 4 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. 1 roach egg sac on floor by entrance. Time Extended

51-06-4

Detail 24101168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 24101171

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24101170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on air conditioning unit above handwash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Some parts of the ac vent have been cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 24097269

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on white refrigerator 4 live roaches on wall and floor under handwash sink 8 live roaches on floor and wall under small prep table next to fryer 1 live roach on reach in cooler in the shed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 5 live roaches on the back of the white reach-in cooler. 1 live roach crawling on floor behind reach-in cooler. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24097272

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: 3 dead roaches on floor under prep table by fryer. 2 dead roaches on floor under white reach-in cooler. 3 roach egg sacs on floor behind white reach-in cooler. Time Extended

51-06-4

Detail 24097270

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

50-04-4

Detail 24097273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24097271

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on air conditioning unit above handwash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Some parts of the ac vent have been cleaned. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 17

35A-02-7

Detail 24092585

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 20 live flies in the plywood made shed stored with food seasoning, tomatillos, rice, bottle drinks and a reach in cooler with time/temperature control for safety food behind the food truck. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24092591

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw chicken, raw pork stored over cooked onion in glass reach in cooler Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24092588

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in glass reach in cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24092593

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches on white refrigerator 4 live roaches on wall and floor under handwash sink 8 live roaches on floor and wall under small prep table next to fryer 1 live roach on reach in cooler in the shed. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24092584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door cooler: raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (48F - Cold Holding); White reach in cooler: sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding) Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24092579

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24092580

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date mark on cooked yellow rice, cooked chicken, cooked black beans stored in glass door reach in cooler. No date mark on cut watermelon in white reach in cooler Warning

51-22-4

Detail 24092587

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed a shed built of unfinished plywood on ground behind food truck. Multiple food items including rice, sugar, tomatillos, bottled beverages and also a reach in cooler with tcs food in it. The shed is not movable. No smooth and easy to clean smooth walls and floor. Ceiling is not completely sealed, able to see exterior light through gaps Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24092582

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor under sink Warning

36-11-4

Detail 24092586

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Wooden food storage shed behind food truck Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 24092581

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fryer oil stored less than 6 inches off floor. Employee relocated Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 24092592

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed 1 case shredded mozzarella, a container of taco sauce, and various food items stored on unenclosed porch area. Employee moved all items into the truck Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24092590

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

51-06-4

Detail 24092589

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed a PVC pipe permanently connected to waste water tank to dump waste water to unknown area behind fence at operating location. Observed propane permanently connected to a large propane tank on ground next to the food truck.Warning Warning

50-04-4

Detail 24092583

Basic - 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

23-03-4

Detail 24092595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on air conditioning unit above handwash sink Warning

14-06-4

Detail 24092594

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly Observed food storage shelves made of unfinished plywood Warning

Feb 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.