Ninos Taqueria Y Mas
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
58
Score
Public records show five inspections at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Ninos Taqueria Y Mas' latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of roasted jalapeno (131F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well. Water level is low in steam well, employee filled hot water to proper level and reheating jalapeno on griddle. A pot of cooked beef stew (123F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top, employee turned on fire to reheat. Re temped: jalapeno 166 F, beef stew 187 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A bag of cooked chicken thawing in handwash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. 1 employee has no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioner's drain hose directly drains water to ground on parking lot.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. A bag of cooked chicken thawing in handwash sink with no running water. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. 2 food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-05: No proof of training for 1 food employee from last inspection. 1 new food employee. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of minced chorizo 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Employee moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pot of cooked beef (122F - Hot Holding) stored on stove top. Employee reheating at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. 2 food employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A container stored with knives and cooking utensils placed in the handwash sink. Employee removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A drink stored on shelf over the cutting board on prep table while employee cutting food. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
52
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a container of beef soup 58 F cooling from last night at 11pm for more than 6 hours in upright reach-in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef soup, cooked diced pork, sliced tomato.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of sliced tomato 44 F and diced cooked pork 46 F stored on top of the food container inside the flip top cooler of the sandwich prep cooler. Discussed with operator about the time/temperature control for safety food needs to fit in the flip top cooler or moved into reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided paper napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed a container of beef soup covered and deeper than 4 inches cooling in reach-in cooler from last night more than 6 hours, temped 58 F.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided dish soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation on ground from air conditioning. Operator use bucket to catch dripping water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
28-02-4
43
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninos Taqueria Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas.
How does Ninos Taqueria Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ninos Taqueria Y Mas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ninos Taqueria Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ninos Taqueria Y Mas 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 Ninos Taqueria Y Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ninos Taqueria Y Mas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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