Jimmy's Tacos
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Jimmy's Tacos has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Jimmy's Tacos on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on draft beef reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of reach in coolers and 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in storage room under reach in coolers.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-04-4
82
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over sour cream and cut tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board and multiple dirty dishes on handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open soda on cutting board if reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cutting board of reach in cooler.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Seasoning salt in dry storage room
02D-01-5
58
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Per plans area labeled 1 is not a fully enclosed storage closet with an ice machine. There is a white chest freezer and sodas exposed to the elements. Outside of service area is one large metal reach in cooler holding beer and a small reach in cooler holding beer on tap. As well as a small steam well, white reach in cooler holding sodas and two burner stove top. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on shelf over reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food being prepared outside. Meat broth on two burner stove stored outside in service area. Operator moved all items inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-32-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Bulk boxes of soda and white reach in freezer with multiple items. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk raw chicken on floor in kitchen. Bulk lime on floor in storage space. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oil for tacos in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
52
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored next to food for establishment on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and can opener. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over steam table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of limes on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between sink and wall in kitchen. Operator removed at t8me of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on shelf over steam table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Grill utensil in handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on table next to steam well and crock pot with rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked meat on floor next to grill and sodas stored on floor near register. Employee relocated meat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between handwash sink in kitchen and wall. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets torn on small metal reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at both tall metal reach in coolers in kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jimmy's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jimmy's Tacos on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jimmy's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jimmy's Tacos.
How does Jimmy's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jimmy's Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jimmy's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jimmy's Tacos have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jimmy's Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jimmy's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jimmy's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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