Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey

1822 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched glasses on faces with gloved hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Employee pulled up pants with gloves hand then proceeded to prepare tacos. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over salsa in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher holding yellow liquid in handwash sink next to convention oven in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Broken Styrofoam cup in bulk sugar.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on container of tortilla strips under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line under equipment. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: pesto sauce 74 F, ranch sauce 73 F, per operator items have been out for 1 hour. Operator put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: rice 124 F, Per operator item has been out for 2 hours. Operator put on grill at time of inspection to bring up temperature.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups with no lids on shelf over bulk oil for establishment. Employee removed.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line equipment.

36-73-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With clear liquid a server station.

41-17-4

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

40-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Jun 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey.

How does Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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