Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's

2702 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's was last inspected on Aug 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed cuttin*boards on cooks line stained at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stand mixer shield stored in hand wash sink in back prep room at time of inspection. Operator has employee remove during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cooks line equipment at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk rice in prep room at time of inspection. Operator had employee replace scoop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old day labels on clear food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator had dish washer remove labels at time of inspection and red wash. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed spray bottle on cooks line of yellow liquid. Operator had employee label liquid butter. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle in prep room by back door. Operator had employee label sanitizer bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus pan with ice and margarita mix stored on bar floor at time of inspection. Operator used glass rack to raise off floor at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on food containers on shelf at time of inspection

24-08-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Management spoked to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 55 cut lettuce 54 crab meat 59 beans 48 pork belly 47 Walkin cooler , repairman on-site Cook said it was working this morning when he arrived.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Crushed tomatoes, peaches

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red Cutting board , management threw away **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle

02D-01-5

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. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's.

How does Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's 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 Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miguelito's Taqueria Y Tequila's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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