Tacos El Borracho

2602 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos El Borracho has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Tacos El Borracho's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed tongs and spatula stored in pan in water at 109F at time of inspection. Operator emptied pan and washed utensils at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

10-05-5

Apr 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed green leafy vegetables stored in white grocery style bag in reach in cooler at time of inspection

14-31-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in kitchen

22-02-4

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee at beginning of inspection not wearing hair restraint. Employee put on hat after operator spoke to her **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen

14-09-4

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Borracho last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Borracho on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Borracho?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Borracho.

How does Tacos El Borracho compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tacos El Borracho most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tacos El Borracho's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Borracho have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Borracho 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 Tacos El Borracho inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Borracho is inspected around three times per year on average.

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