Los Chapos Tacos
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Los Chapos Tacos four times, with records going back to 2025. Los Chapos Tacos was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one photocopy of safe staff card present.
53B-13-5
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two current employees working have not acknowledged agreement when hired.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe two employee beverages on dry storage rack next to lemonade bib, and clear portion cup lids
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively being used tested at 10 ppm chlorine. Establishment did have three compartment sink set up and sanitizer tested properly
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam cups and lids stored in corona of hand soap dispenser by bar hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy of license available expired February 1, 2026
50-09-4
52
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on soiled apron, touched ready to eat food while pushing on to spatula from grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Not observed **Time Extended**
12A-28-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook left kitchen, came back in, put gloves on, inspector asked him to wash hands, he washed for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Not observed **Time Extended**
12A-17-4
74
Nov 7, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook left kitchen, came back in, put gloves on, inspector asked him to wash hands, he washed for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook wiped hands on soiled apron, touched ready to eat food while pushing on to spatula from grill. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Cooked shredded chicken, cooked ground beef, cooked shredded pork, raw pork, raw chicken, Unknown source, no invoice, Food in bags , dated with black marker, operator states food comes from an outside source but unable to show an invoice. **Admin Complaint**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Washed cilantro wrapped in paper towel, operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In single door cooler on cook line -raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler on cook line -raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding);see stop sale, unknown if temperatures were taken today. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor scrubber in front of 1 hand wash sink, trash can in front of other, both on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees, no CFM, manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to condiment bottles, is not enclosed, at front counter. On prep table in kitchen, employee beverage touching to go cups . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints on 2 cooks, no beard guard on 1 cook. Hats put on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4
27
May 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Chapos Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Chapos Tacos on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Chapos Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Chapos Tacos.
How does Los Chapos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Los Chapos Tacos most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Los Chapos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Los Chapos Tacos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Chapos Tacos 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.
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