Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
37
Score
Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant's 37 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice stored in container above items in steam well at 126F. Corn at front counter area at 115F. Person in charge began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan made 3/24/26 observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment not marking tags with date last served. Also, oysters removed from original container and not tracking which bag belongs to which tag
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris, shrimp in hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen and in restroom containing bleach per person in charge unlabeled. Person in charge labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster enclosure with walls falling down. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and chicken thawing in prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler/ walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wiping cloths in kitchen stored on prep area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
37
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup, beef, rice 45-46F in glass door reach in cooler. Salsa in walk in cooler stored closest to the door at 44F. Person in charge states doors were open on units to put delivery away at 3pm. Provided invoice. Ambient temperature of both units got to 41F during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution at triple sink at 0ppm. Observed soap in water. Person in charge remade to 100ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag indirect contact with oysters. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over case of jalapeños. In walk in cooler raw chorizo stored over shredded cheese. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Flan in walk in cooler made 9.18.25.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags no marked with date last served, not kept with oysters removed from original container.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored in back hand wash sink. Bucket stored in bar hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in make line reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Dumpster enclosure in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed spatula missing pieces in kitchen.
14-12-4
33
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler Soup, beef (48-50F - Cold Holding) observed door cracked open during inspection. Person in charge began reheating, closed door. In walk in cooler Beef, pork, cheese (44-48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Other items in unit 42-43F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-23: Cheese, chorizo, sour cream 44-46F. Ambient temperature of unit 43F. Observed gap in cooler door is lessened by plastic, but still present. Items in walk in cooler 43F or below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen by mop sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Per person in charge serves tilapia ceviche raw with no heat step. Unable to provide proof of parasite destruction during inspection . **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bag in direct contact with tortillas at make line. Person in charge replaced with foil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw pork stored over case of vegetables. In glass door reach in cooler raw chorizo over uncovered sauce. Person in charge rearranged during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door cooler Soup, beef (48-50F - Cold Holding) observed door cracked open during inspection. Person in charge began reheating, closed door. In walk in cooler Beef, pork, cheese (44-48F - Cold Holding). Person in charge states has been in and out of unit. Other items in unit 42-43F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training 1.2025.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back hand wash sink used to thaw chicken. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers of flour, salt unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken and shrimp thawing in containers at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Pieces of hood filter missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Garbage enclosure not maintained in good repair.
33-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of dried chilies stored on floor in dry storage and kitchen. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor in kitchen with damage to tiles, unsealed concrete in places. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable over griddle at bar area. Observed standing water on floor in several places in the kitchen.
36-12-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored with food in dry storage area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior handles of reach in cooler make line with debris buildup.
23-24-4
25
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach containers stored with food product in dry storage, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in steam well at 126F. Item stored with round pan in same square container, which will allow steam to escape. Recommend using tin foil to create seal. Person in charge reheated at 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Consume, menudo in glass door reach in cooler at 45-46F. Observed door open a crack, left open frequently during inspection. Ambient temperature of unit with doors closed at 39F, other items in unit keeping temperature. Pigs feet in container at 71F, opened from can 2 days ago per person in charge. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pickled pigs feet and vegetables stored at room temperature at 71F. Person in charge states purchased canned, unable to provide can or invoice during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Person in charge unable to prove tag or invoice for in shell raw oysters in walk in cooler. Person in charge states discarded tag.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Squid, octopus, conch, eel, crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster or other non-finfish offered raw or undercooked have not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves shrimp undercooked per request per person in charge. Only cooks with lime. Person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction. Person in charge reached out to,supplier and prodvied by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters stored over uncut cabbage in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese cut stored in direct contact with to go bag in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up at 10ppm. Person in charge remade to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in hand wash sink in bar. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at bar hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Person in charge unable to prove tag or invoice for in shell raw oysters in walk in cooler. Person in charge states discarded tag.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment has started serving raw oysters. No consumer advisory posted. Inspector provided and person in charge posted during inspection.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made more than 24 hours ago in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles unlabeled with green and purple chemicals. Person in charge identified as bleach and degreaser. Began labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Bucket of lettuce stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple frozen items thawing on prep table. Person in charge began moving to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
13
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut watermelon in direct contact with to go bag. Person in charge wrapped with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes by scrubbing with soap, not sanitizing after washing. Person in charge set up triple sink at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cut raw tomatoes with bare hands. Person in charge spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of tomatillos with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored up over case of unwashed peppers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Beef in plastic container in glass door reach in cooler stored under salsa, employees frequently in and out of unit to pan salsa. At 47F, still at 47F 1 hr later. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at front bar area. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle of degreaser unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape on handle of scraper at cookline.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink in glass bottle on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor showing wear in kitchen. Standing water observed.
36-11-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing at hood.
14-42-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple containers of beef, chicken, shrimp thawing at room temperature. Person in charge began moving to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
27
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees food safety training certificates expired in June 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: Person in charge states has ordered books, needs more time to complete. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored above ready to eat churros and pappas in reach in freezer across from triple sink. Not all products are commercially packaged. Operator moved ready to eat foods to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in kitchen next to prep table.
35A-02-6
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. All employees food safety training certificates expired in June 2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board in. Prep area soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to prep table used to rinse tomatoes and store a large bucket. Discussed with operator. Operator removed tomatoes and bucket from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from glass door reach-in cooler. Person in charge replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Operator had the four employees working fill out form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry food storage room not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple filters in hood area above grill in disrepair/ missing slats on filter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen and on cookline chipped/ in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in large ice machine buried in the ice. Operator removed ice scoop to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked beans (46-48F - Cooling) cooked last night around closing time per person in charge did not cool within 6 hours. Stop Sale
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked beans (46-48F - Cooling) cooked last night around closing time per person in charge did not cool within 6 hours. See Stop Sale
03D-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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near triple sink. Employee labeled spray bottle of grill cleaner **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle buried in ice in ice bin near kitchen entry door. Employee removed ice scoop to properly store.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Raw chicken in pan on prep table thawing in an improper manner. Discussed with employee. Employee moved frozen chicken to triple sink and place under running water for chicken to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Handle missing on glass door reach-in cooler across from triple sink.
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed pan he was cleaning but did not complete last step of sanitizing pan. Discussed with employee and operator. Employee rewashed pan, rinsed and sanitized properly **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink and clean stacked plastic cups in reach in cooler in bar area unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry food storage area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
32
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored next to bottles of hot sauces on counter near high chairs. Operator removed bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled glove on floor and then put on new glove without washing hands. Discussed hand washing procedures with person in charge. Person in charge had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated chicken stayed in reach-in cooler all night. Observed door of cooler unable to stay closed. Operator unsure how long door was left open, and how long chicken has been out of temperature. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator stated chicken stayed in reach-in cooler all night. Observed door of cooler unable to stay closed. Operator unsure how long door was left open, and how long chicken has been out of temperature. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1.Portable green cutting board in prep area soiled. 2. Blade of can opener on storage shelf soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Multiple utensils and a bucket stored in hand wash sink next to triple sink. Employee removed items from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from glass door reach-in cooler. Employee replenished soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on floor near stove. Employees labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry food storage not smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler across from stove. Employee cleaned out water during this inspection.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.Handle on glass door reach-in cooler across from hand wash sink in disrepair. 2. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from stove in disrepair. 3. Door on reach-in cooler across from stove doesn't stay closed. Door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large pots stored above glass door reach-in cooler in prep area not inverted.
24-05-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant.
How does Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant 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 Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Tapatias Tienda and Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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