Rocky's Tacos
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Rocky's Tacos eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Rocky's Tacos' 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No clean up procedures observed **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Not observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed no chemical test kit **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Still observed hood filter soiled with grease **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (61F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding), operator moved items to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, not cooled before 41F in 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding), item prepared at 10am, 1st temp at 3pm, not cooled before 41F within 4 hours **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 13 live underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty and fresh water tanks 1 live on hand washing sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead underneath 3 compartment sink by dirty water and fresh water tank. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
64
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation.
35B-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
52
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bu cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
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 - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cutting boards
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocky's Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocky's Tacos on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocky's Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rocky's Tacos.
How does Rocky's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Rocky's Tacos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Rocky's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocky's Tacos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rocky's Tacos 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 Rocky's Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocky's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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