Taco Loco Martinez

1201 E 142 Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Loco Martinez has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and dish area.

14-09-4

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oscar Martinez **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees making tortillas and cooking meats and no hand washing observed **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. **Warning**

27-12-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**

27-09-4

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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Oscar Martinez **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**

16-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2024 **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored outside. Observed drink dispensers outside of truck on table **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Observed exit doors open and service windows kept open **Warning**

35B-14-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes

03A-02-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers

25-32-4

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

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Loco Martinez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Loco Martinez on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Taco Loco Martinez compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taco Loco Martinez most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taco Loco Martinez's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Loco Martinez have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Loco Martinez 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 Loco Martinez inspected?

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

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