Grandma's Tacos
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
61
Score
Grandma's Tacos appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Grandma's Tacos on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen beef stored over frozen French fries inside Reach in chest freezer. Operator relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth stored inside Employee handwash sink. Operator removed cloth during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
61
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on Reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in room temperature on top of three compartment sink. Operator relocated beef into Reach in cooler during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing several tiles on MFDV floor.
36-17-5
82
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on cutting board on front line Reach in cooler. Employee removed cell phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooler with frozen cooked meats stored on metal rack not 6 inches off floor. Operator relocated all items into freezer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began cutting limes before washing. Discussed with employee and operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles of sauces in Reach in cooler not labeled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2023-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 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 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Fresh water dripping from the pbc pipe not landing in waste water tank. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Cited 7-27-23still observed **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
13-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. The disposal pipe is not connected to the waste water tank it hovering over the hole of the waste water tank that is not connected sitting under a center-block on the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Cited 7-27-23 still observed **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle . Sewage tank not connected to plumbing pipes under the unit of the food truck. Water drains from pipe into hole of the waste tank on a cinder block on the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Still observed Cited 7-27-23 **Time Extended**
28-10-4
74
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat meats reach in cooler. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale : cook beef 56 2 lbs f held overnight in reach in cooler ambient air temperature 56 f no temperatures taken. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler main prep cooler by hand washing sink. Reach in cooler : cook chicken 44 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp 43 f Cold holding shrimp 47 f moved to freezer. 2nd temp Stop sale : cook beef 56 2 lbs f held overnight in reach in cooler ambient air temperature 56 f butter 54 f 1 lbs cook pork 52f .25 no temperatures taken. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Printed for management manager signed and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Sewage holding tank in mobile food dispensing vehicle . Sewage tank not connected to plumbing pipes under the unit of the food truck. Water drains from pipe into hole of the waste tank on a cinder block on the ground. **Warning**
28-10-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Fresh water dripping from the pbc pipe not landing in waste water tank. **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. The disposal pipe is not connected to the waste water tank it hovering over the hole of the waste water tank that is not connected sitting under a center-block on the ground. **Warning**
51-36-1
43
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cream stored by three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil case stored on floor operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat cheese main reach in cooler. Employee moved raw beef away from cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Discussed with operator the importance of washing with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing one employee training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed at hand washing sink and three compartment sink. Running water does flow but it stops and goes after like 7 seconds. Operator added more water to tank and the water began to flow properly. **Corrected On-Site**
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at 84 f ran over 2 mins. Retested to 100 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice chest with drinks store on floor . Moved from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grandma's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grandma's Tacos on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grandma's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grandma's Tacos.
How does Grandma's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Grandma's Tacos most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Grandma's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grandma's Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grandma's 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 Grandma's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grandma's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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