Ranchero Tacos

4901 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ranchero Tacos eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Ranchero Tacos on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees came out of the truck and enter inside no hand washing observed.

12A-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee

13-03-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

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. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

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

21-12-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies around hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

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

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease and old food debris on floor and underneath cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

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

08B-12-5

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

21-12-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ranchero Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ranchero Tacos on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ranchero Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ranchero Tacos.

How does Ranchero Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Ranchero Tacos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Ranchero Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ranchero Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ranchero Tacos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ranchero Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ranchero Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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