El Senor De Los Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
47
Score
El Senor De Los Tacos has been inspected 13 times since 2023. On Aug 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which El Senor De Los Tacos' 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain medication and a bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored on shelf over coffee maker and microwave, adjacent to back kitchen prep sink. Employee relocated medicine to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over milk and butter in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw fish to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella 79F at 11:39am chilled to 39F at 12:03pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service prep table next to espresso machine. Locate at front line service window, adjacent to flat top grill.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverages in front service line prep table next to espresso machine. Personal drink on top of ice machine in back kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil stored in floor adjacent to Dish machine. Employee relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, raw item not identified on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles of sauces in Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment uses swai fillets as ceviche. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Consumer Advisory must be in place. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over a case of tomatoes in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated tomatoes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche, raw item not identified on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front service line adjacent to coffee machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked steak, sauces in containers, milk, shredded cheese in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt and purse stored on top of a case of oil in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 cases of tomatoes stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated tomatoes during time of inspection. 4 cases of habanero sauce in Walk in freezer floor. 1 case of cooking oil on kitchen floor adjacent to ice machine. 1 Igloo cooler with hot tortillas stored on floor adjacent to three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several squeeze bottles of sauces in Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training missing for 5 employees
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Salsa containers stored in hand sink on cookline Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor on service line
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Stored in ice inside ice machine
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of plastic cutlery is stored on floor on service line
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to dry storage
24-08-4
55
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: Operator has not used dish machine since routine inspection. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-23: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: tamales 123 F, per operator items have only been out for two hours. Operator started to reheat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Hot holding: tamales 110 F, **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
50
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut tomatoes 50 F, cut leafy greens 52 F, mozzarella cheese 51 F. Per operator tens have only been out for two hours. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: tamales 123 F, per operator items have only been out for two hours. Operator started to reheat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic lids in handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Carmen Rosales person in charge. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and front line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk bag of onions on floor in kitchen and multiple items on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
32
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles observed in multiple hand washing sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: still observed **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary ammonia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: Not observed **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee over 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
67
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler facing window of service area. Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f cut tomatoes 45 f cheese mozzarella 45 f **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cook tamales and cook beans walk in cooler no date mark **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food particles observed in multiple hand washing sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quaternary ammonia **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Plans from 5-23-22 do not show added storage sheds out back of the restaurant. 1st shed wood structure with closing wooden door. Inside single service Togo items and soda glass bottles and water bottles. Across from the the shed is another shed double door plastic type shedding with a reach in shelf with dry goods and onions and can goods tortillas chips in boxes and chemicals stored. Corner sides of shed off small hole vents. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Portion cups and plastic Togo boxes stored outside the building by water heater. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Salsa in bucket , Box of lemons and limes walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on-top of ice machine. Employee water bottle on dry dish shelf. **Warning**
12B-07-4
37
Feb 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On all hand washing sinks.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Senor De Los Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Senor De Los Tacos on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Senor De Los Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Senor De Los Tacos.
How does El Senor De Los Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
El Senor De Los Tacos most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has El Senor De Los Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Senor De Los Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Senor De Los Tacos 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.
How often is El Senor De Los Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Senor De Los Tacos is inspected around five times per year on average.
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