University, Hillsborough County

TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA

12401 N NEBRASKA AVE, University, FL 33612

FoodMobile MFDV
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 26, 2026
City
University
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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-49-6

Detail 24470446

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 24470447

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23949031

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.

31A-09-4

Detail 23949036

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink has a reach in cooler stored inside it front of it.

16-37-1

Detail 23949030

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23949035

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator across from reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23949032

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23949034

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23949033

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottle of water stored inside freezer overtop refrigerator.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 23556640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 4Total: 13

29-04-4

Detail 23406348

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23406351

High 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

11-27-4

Detail 23406359

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. Provided operator with education packet containing clean-up procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23406354

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23406352

Intermediate - 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-01-5

Detail 23406356

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. No training provided upon request. Discussed training requirements with operator. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23406347

Intermediate - 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-02-5

Detail 23406357

Intermediate - 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

43-08-4

Detail 23406353

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child in kitchen area. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23406349

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23406358

Basic - Food stored on floor. Avocados stored on floor, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-04-4

Detail 23406355

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. Discussed with operator. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23406350

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Warning

Apr 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.