Taco Bay C337

4116 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Bay C337 has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Taco Bay C337 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 containers of Pico temped 65-70 F stored in ice wells on prep table at front service line. Ice level is low, operator filled more ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Feb 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with blue sanitizer on storage shelf in back kitchen

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured at bar area **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler rust pitted

14-33-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink

29-18-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 25, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding coleslaw 50 f 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding : cook chicken 125 cook pork 125 f operator placed in bottom of steamer to re heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.10 ppm

21-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bay C337 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bay C337 on file is from Sep 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bay C337?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bay C337.

How does Taco Bay C337 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taco Bay C337 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taco Bay C337's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Bay C337 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Bay C337 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 Taco Bay C337 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bay C337 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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