Memas Alaskan Tacos

1903 N 19 St, Tampa, FL 33605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Memas Alaskan Tacos, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Memas Alaskan Tacos' 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beans in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Squeeze bottles and multiple items in handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw gator thawing in metal pan without water on prep table. Operator put under cold running water in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small reach in cooler on cooks line.

29-49-6

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to fryer.

14-69-4

Jun 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutt8ng boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-16: No employees have any training at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs over butter in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutt8ng boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramiken in Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on prep table behind front counter.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on on prep table behind front counter.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in reach in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk seasoning on dry storage rack.

02D-01-5

Dec 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee cake over food for establishment. Operator removed.

08B-48-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Memas Alaskan Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Memas Alaskan Tacos on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Memas Alaskan Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Memas Alaskan Tacos.

How does Memas Alaskan Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Memas Alaskan Tacos most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Memas Alaskan Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Memas Alaskan Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Memas Alaskan Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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