Blankita'z Tacos

17102 N Us Higway 41, Lutz, FL 33549
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Blankita'z Tacos stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation bucket tested oven 500ppm. Operator diluted it to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep table
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled it. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled chicken breast no date mark stored over 24 hours in vertical reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked/melted lids.
14-38-4
95
Feb 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Squeeze bottles of cooked salsa made day before
02C-02-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blankita'z Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blankita'z Tacos on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blankita'z Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blankita'z Tacos.

How does Blankita'z Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Blankita'z Tacos most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Blankita'z Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blankita'z Tacos have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blankita'z 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 Blankita'z Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blankita'z Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.