Senor Taco Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Senor Taco Cantina, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Pinellas Park restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef broth in reach in cooler no date made 2-25
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef broth in reach in cooler no date made 2-25 employee discarded
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in bags in bin on top of reach in freezer. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
06-01-5
64
Oct 1, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touched baggie of raw shrimp. Changed gloves did not wash hand to continue cooking. Instructed to wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90 degrees
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Green salsa made on site 9-13 no date mark inside two door reach in cooler. Employee dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitation bucket inside service station hand washing procedure sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of prep cutting board
21-12-4
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. Employee replenished chlorine sanitizer bucket and it is now testing at 50 PPM. **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink sanitizer compartment testing at 10 PPM. Employee added more chlorine sanitizer to sanitizer compartment and chlorine is now testing at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple unlabeled spray bottle stored with chemicals next to three compartment sink. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. Oven interior soiled with salt. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in server station in dinning room area. Inspector provided DBPR hand washing sign. Operator posted sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
55
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above and across from three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 50 rodent droppings on floor beneath the built-in server station counter and along the left side of the three compartment sink in server wait station in dining room. 10 rodent droppings on the floor beneath the three compartment sink in server wait station of dining room area. 20 rodent droppings on the floor on the right side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 10 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: 14 rodent droppings under racks next to double door cooler and freezer across from the expo counter. 10 rodent droppings beneath three compartment sink in server wait station in dining room. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above and across from three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in the wall on the left side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 50 rodent droppings on floor beneath the built-in server station counter and along the left side of the three compartment sink in server wait station in dining room. 10 rodent droppings on the floor beneath the three compartment sink in server wait station of dining room area. 20 rodent droppings on the floor on the right side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: 10 rodent droppings under racks in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above and across from three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in the wall on the left side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 62 oz dented can of Mushrooms.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over tortillas in single door reach in deli cooler. Inspector moved eggs at the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 50 rodent droppings on floor beneath the built-in server station counter and along the left side of the three compartment sink in server wait station in dining room. 10 rodent droppings on the floor beneath the three compartment sink in server wait station of dining room area. 20 rodent droppings on the floor on the right side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer buckets testing at 200+ PPM.
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled with food debris. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of salsas in double door cooler in kitchen area and in display cooler at server wait station not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled orange chemicals spray bottle stored on floor under hand sink in kitchen area. Employee labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored in between cracks of prep table and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven interior heavily soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Deli coolers and double door freezer gaskets soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. Stove top soiled with grease. Side of fryers heavily soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open bottles of water stored inside single door reach in deli cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Dried soiled wiping cloths stored on top of container of clean knifes.
21-14-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over multiple salsas in double door cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on reach in deli cooler cutting board and on tray storing tea dispenser in server wait station.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with yellow substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave, oven, freezer and cooler handles throughout kitchen soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In ware washing area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under three compartment sink in server wait station in dining room area. 1 dead roach under prep table storing spice bottles. 1 dead roach under prep table storing rice cooker in kitchen area. 4 dead roaches behind stove/oven, fryer, and flat top grill in kitchen area. 1 dead roach under stove/oven.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above and across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under single door deli cooler and prep table in kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor next to flat top grill.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Two holes in the wall on the left side of built-in shelf across from the flat-top grill in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
17
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa made yesterday 4-17 in reach in fridge. Put all dated on all products during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to tortillas bin. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Containers of lard near steam table soiled.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over ice cream in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw chicken to bottom shelf of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork in reach in freezer. Employee stored properly based cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Open milk not labeled. Employee labeled 12/9/23 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled chicken 127 F @ 11:43am, re-temped @ 12:11pm 181 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sani bucket solution 200+ PPM. Employee fixed Chlorine Soloutiin to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting washed lettuce without gloves on.
09-01-4
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. Emailed employee vomit or diarrhea poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Onion cutter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in employee bathroom near ice machine in back kitchen area. Employee stocked bathroom with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager unable to answer proper hot holding and reheating temperatures. Educated employees and operator on reheating producers and proper temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Employee stored ice scoop in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin interior soiled with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles throughout the kitchen area soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/22.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting in back area near three compartment sink sink. Plastic drink cups wet nesting in front bar area near soda dispenser.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris near flat top.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed employee choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink in bar area. Emailed employee sign to print out. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employe water in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop upright. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
14
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ready to eat foods in freezer. Chicken is portioned.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near make line reach in cooler
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On floor
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Taco Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Taco Cantina on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Taco Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Senor Taco Cantina.
How does Senor Taco Cantina compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Senor Taco Cantina most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
Has Senor Taco Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Taco Cantina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor Taco Cantina 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 Senor Taco Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Taco Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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