Bahia Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Bahia Tacos, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Bahia Tacos' latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 2/1/2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in front kitchen at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured by back door of restaurant at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoodle handles in chicken and beef under flat top at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in produce reach in cooler in hallway at time of inspection.
14-33-4
67
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with green liquid multipurpose cleaner stored on top of bulk flour. Operator moved cleaner to different location during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal pan stored in hand wash sink on cooks line during inspection operator removed pan to be washed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk fryer oil stored on ground under three compartment sink at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in bulk proteins on cooks line during inspection. Operator removed scoops to be washed durian inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 tanks by back door not secured at time of inspection.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed from 2021 and 2020.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on reach in cooler in hallway broken at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shorting stored on floor in prep room at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handles in proteins under broiler and guacamole on lift top reach I on cooks line.
10-06-5
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and fish stored over birriha soup in reach in in prep room. Operator moved soup during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda fountain in dining area soiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan with water in hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle containing blue liquid stored over mop sink during inspection **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Located by back door. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under prep table in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 50lbs bag of onions stored on floor in prep room. Operator moved onions during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old blue label/tape on clean food container in stack stored next to dishmachine.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in vegetable reach in cooler rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink with straw but no lid stored on table in prep room next to prepped food.
12B-07-4
43
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of WD 40 on shelf over prep table
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wipe floor with paper towel, discarded gloves and replaced with new glove without washing hands first. Discussed with manager, employee wash hands and replaced gloves during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
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. Sent education package by email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.some employees have no proof
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 at front service counter
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Missing drain plug. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in prep room. Operator hung sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Shelf in prep room above dish machine
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Beginning of inspection observed employee phone on prep table near back hand wash sink.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pepsi bib stored on floor. Tortilla chips on floor on cooks line. 2 cases avocados kept on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Reach in storage unit holding dried peppers shelves not sealed and easily cleanable
14-06-4
25
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Management spoke to employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Bean bags
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chips, tortilla and fryer oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in standing water
06-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahia Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahia Tacos on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahia Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bahia Tacos.
How does Bahia Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bahia Tacos most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bahia Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bahia Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahia Tacos 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 Bahia Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bahia Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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