Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in chili powder.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted over reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over corn in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Manager set up sanitizer and began sanitizing dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee go from washing dishes to preparing food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash dishes in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mangos on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted above reach in freezer.
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Manager placed bucket to collect water.
29-11-4
43
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over onions and limes in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag not with oysters, manager placed tag with oysters at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For oysters.
01C-02-4
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. For new hire, employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted above reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between handwash sink and wall.
10-17-4
50
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray on shelf with food. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowl not inverted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
25-06-4
64
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray on shelf with food.
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Parasite destruction not provided for Tilapia served raw. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Watermelon 45 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed to bottom of reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Employees signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag on prep table, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper bowl not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
33
Jun 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted.
25-06-4
78
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 Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carnes Y Tacos Del Sur?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited six 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 eight 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 four times per year on average.
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