Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
61
Score
Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Gibsonton facility scores 76, putting Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 49 in reach in cooler. Operator states the shrimp was out.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut onions in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
61
Apr 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
82
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Application submitted on 1/18/2024 and is waiting on approval. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Due 1/28/2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed - From initial inspection : Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes and bowls not inverted on storage rack. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
61
Nov 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut watermelon 51 F, cut cabbage 45 F. Operator placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment operating without a license. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
High Priority - Observed: Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment have unapproved bleach. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-48-5
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No 3 Compartment Sink available. Observed MFDV constructed with no 3 Compartment Sink. Operator states that they wash dishes in the handwash sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-57-4
Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted on storage rack. **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-05-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Tomatoes, mangos, and sauces on floor. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes and bowls not inverted on storage rack. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur.
How does Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur compare to other restaurants in Gibsonton?
Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Gibsonton average of 76.
Has Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur 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 Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur is inspected around two times per year on average.
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