312 Taco Bay

4116 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited 312 Taco Bay four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 21, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which 312 Taco Bay's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pulled pork (120F - Hot Holding), employee reheated, new hot holding pulled pork (135F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Priority: High Priority
29-42-4
74
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cojita cheese 60 F, coleslaw 58 F, operator put on an ice bath at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese in walk in cooler operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Sep 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 52 F, salsa 48 F, on cook line. Operator placed more ice on items. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink on cook line tamp 94 F ran approximately 3 minutes. Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal pans not stored inverted next to 3 Compartment Sink. Priority: Basic
24-05-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 312 Taco Bay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 312 Taco Bay on file is from Sep 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 312 Taco Bay?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 312 Taco Bay.

How does 312 Taco Bay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

312 Taco Bay most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has 312 Taco Bay's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 312 Taco Bay have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 312 Taco Bay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 312 Taco Bay inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 312 Taco Bay is inspected roughly once per year on average.