Hectors Mexican Food II
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Hectors Mexican Food II has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 2, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Hectors Mexican Food II on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw fish stored over pickled peppers in reach in cooler near food truck side entrance.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F- Cold Holding); ground pork (44F - Cold Holding); shredded yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded diced tomatoes, operator moved other items to nearby storage food truck for rapid cooling. ground chicken 2nd temp 11:26a (39 F - Cold Holding); ground beef 2nd temp 11:26am (42F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese 2nd temp 11:31a (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes located in reach in cooler near food truck side entrance dated 08-26-2025, per operator, tomatoes are cut fresh daily, employees did not update date.
02C-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. Provided customer with copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine, no test strips available. Provided operator with strips **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top grill on cooks line soiled with food debris
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided customer with copy.
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of clear liquid fry oil stored on the steps of food truck. Employee picked up and placed on table. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Discussed with operator that license number needs to be displayed on the truck for customers.
50-04-4
45
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
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
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed cooked food being stored in a walk-in cooler from an unlicensed building next door to the MFDV. Additionally, a not fully secured enclosed shed is being used next to the MFDV, storing large cooking pots, a mop sink, plastic food containers, food blender equipment, and chemicals. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken stored in glass Reach-In-Cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected small ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside in not fully enclosed storage unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
74
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly observed near back open door of MFDV **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed temperatures in glass Reach-In-Cooler Cooked Beef (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (51 F - Cold Holding); Operator placing in another Reach-In-Cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored in a not fully secured enclosed shed next to the MFDV. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Observed cooked food being stored in a walk-in cooler from an unlicensed building next door to the MFDV. Additionally, a not fully secured enclosed shed is being used next to the MFDV, storing large cooking pots, a mop sink, plastic food containers, food blender equipment, and chemicals. **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken stored in glass Reach-In-Cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. 1 fly observed near back open door of MFDV **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unprotected small ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside in not fully enclosed storage unit. **Warning**
08B-62-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). **Warning**
24-24-4
41
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
78
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hectors Mexican Food II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hectors Mexican Food II on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hectors Mexican Food II?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hectors Mexican Food II.
How does Hectors Mexican Food II compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hectors Mexican Food II most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hectors Mexican Food II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hectors Mexican Food II have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hectors Mexican Food II 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 Hectors Mexican Food II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hectors Mexican Food II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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