Tacos El Carnal 2

1267 S Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tacos El Carnal 2 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Tacos El Carnal 2 was last inspected on Sep 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Tacos El Carnal 2 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F, cut tomatoes 48 F, cooked chicken 50 F , pork 51 F in cooler by cook line area under 2 hours . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed food on ice **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Cut tomatoes 55 F, cooked corn 45 F , mozzarella cheese 56 F cooked beans 49;F , bottom section of cooler : cooked beans 52 F , cooked chicken 41 F, cooked corn 41 F , cooked rice 49 F in cooler overnight next to fryer . Cooked chicken and cooked corn in cooler at correct temperature relocated to a working cooler See stop sale . Manager discarded out of temperature food items . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 touching sope after frying to place on plates . Reviewed no barehand contact with ready to eat food. Manager used tissue paper as a barrier to sope . **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 49 F, cut tomatoes 48 F, cooked chicken 50 F , pork 51 F in cooler by cook line area under 2 hours . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed food on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food ( boxes ) of produce ) stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at cook line to reheat beef . Reviewed with manager cloth cannot be used in direct contact with food
21-05-5
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Employee put clean cut onions in cardboard box . Reviewed with manager . Manager instructed employee to wash onions and place in food grade containers - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 cooking tortillas on grill touching tortillas with barehands . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed tortillas back on grill. Food grade tissue used to remove tortillas from grill . **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
09-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to food truck from outside table and engaged in food prep without washing her hands . Reviewed with manager . Employee then washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
12A-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( tortillas ) Reviewed with manager . Manager used food grade paper - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19:
21-05-5
55
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Employee put clean cut onions in cardboard box . Reviewed with manager . Manager instructed employee to wash onions and place in food grade containers
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to food truck from outside table and engaged in food prep without washing her hands . Reviewed with manager . Employee then washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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 cooking tortillas on grill touching tortillas with barehands . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed tortillas back on grill. Food grade tissue used to remove tortillas from grill . **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager does not have her paperwork file
53A-01-7
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. Manager does not have her paperwork file
53B-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface ( tortillas ) Reviewed with manager . Manager used food grade paper
21-05-5
45
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to food near triple sink . Manager relocated chemical **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Backpacks stored inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only and must be available at all times . Items removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food ( bottles of water) stored on floor.Manager relocated bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reviewed with manager . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
58
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food ( tortillas ) . Manager rewrapped food **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Reviewed with manager .
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Reviewed with manager .
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Reviewed with manager . Manager moved knives to triple sink for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
67
Oct 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Carnal 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Carnal 2 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos El Carnal 2?

Across the inspection record, “employee touching ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Carnal 2.

How does Tacos El Carnal 2 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Tacos El Carnal 2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Tacos El Carnal 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Carnal 2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacos El Carnal 2 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 Carnal 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Carnal 2 is inspected around five times per year on average.