La Promesa Food Truck #2

1444 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at La Promesa Food Truck #2, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so La Promesa Food Truck #2 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wooden cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. Beef cooked and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients in refrigerator by door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes stored on floor. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block storage used in kitchen next to three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: **Time Extended**
14-55-4
64
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs stored over top limes and tomatoes in refrigerator by back door.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Bread stored in non-food plastic bag inside refrigerator by door. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has old food in the drain.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wooden cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink washing sink has a 5 gallon bucket stored inside it. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients in refrigerator by door.
02D-01-5
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block storage used in kitchen next to three compartment sink.
14-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes stored on floor.
08B-38-4
30
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw Beef stored in non-food grade plastic bag from corner store inside reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking s inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink is blocked by a food preparation table.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink.
31B-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. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Blocked by prep table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by buckets of potatoes in water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of potatoes on floor at doorway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
70
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by buckets of potatoes in water. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of potatoes on floor at doorway **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Promesa Food Truck #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Promesa Food Truck #2 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Promesa Food Truck #2?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Promesa Food Truck #2.

How does La Promesa Food Truck #2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Promesa Food Truck #2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has La Promesa Food Truck #2's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Promesa Food Truck #2 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Promesa Food Truck #2 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 La Promesa Food Truck #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Promesa Food Truck #2 is inspected around four times per year on average.