Los Chapos Tacos Brandon

226 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Brandon restaurant, which scores around 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 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. Cooked beans held at 127F. Operator turned on burner, retemp at 150F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed cart. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Individual portions of Flan and Tres Leches in grab n go cooler not labeled. Operator wrote and placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado stored over read to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator placed avocados on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop bulk salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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02D-03-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand on cook line.

29-11-4

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator operating without a license, inspector observed inaccurate plans at time of licensing inspection **Warning**

50-08-7

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspector observed a hood system installed, equipment in wrong location , observed hand sinks moved in dish area, observed no mop sink in establishment **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

29-27-4

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected-observed employee place raw chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at at hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen Corrected- observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Chapos Tacos Brandon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon?

Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon.

How does Los Chapos Tacos Brandon compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Los Chapos Tacos Brandon's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon 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 Los Chapos Tacos Brandon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Chapos Tacos Brandon is inspected around two times per year on average.

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