Taco De Oro 4
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Taco De Oro 4 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taco De Oro 4 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sour cream (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
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
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Evidence of grease overflowing onto ground on backside of food truck.
28-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda stored on the floor underneath cash register.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Waste receptacle/floor mat/hood filter cleaned in a manner that allows the waste cleaning water to drain onto ground. Grease pipe leaking water onto the ground. Owner fixes pipe during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
28-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic bottles of water and glass bottles of soda stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
78
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream (44F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 11:25 CORRECTED TO 42F 11:50 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hand with cold water and proceeded to put away produce. Discussed with operator, operator plugged in electric water heater and had employees rewash hands at time of inspection. Water temperature 108F after plugging in water heater. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
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. Provided operator education packet containing clean up procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink no hot water, operator plugged in electric water heater. Water temperature corrected to 108F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning hose draining into concrete. Discussed with operator on placing bucket and containing waste water. Operator placed bucket under leaking hose and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
28-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment soiled. Discussed with operator. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind register. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled. Gaskets on equipment throughout kitchen. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler below grill top soiled.
22-16-4
39
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment
36-73-4
78
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese arrived from factory at 1:00. Cheese temped at 51F. Manager placed cheese into freezer to lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on truck has dust and black stains inside.
23-03-4
86
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator stated items had been in reach in cooler from 9pm the previous night raw beef (50F, 48F, 48F, 51F). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Temperature taken in reach in refrigerator. Items placed in reach in cooler at 12:00 are cooling, items temped at 3:40. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco De Oro 4 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco De Oro 4 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco De Oro 4?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco De Oro 4.
How does Taco De Oro 4 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco De Oro 4 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco De Oro 4's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco De Oro 4 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco De Oro 4 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 Taco De Oro 4 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco De Oro 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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