Tacos El Chapo
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Tacos El Chapo, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Tacos El Chapo's latest score of 86 sits above the New Port Richey average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
50-17-3
86
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); refried beans (46F - Cold Holding); flan (46F - Cold Holding) cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); canned mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shredded pork (46F - Cold Holding) recheck -cooked beef 34F, temperatures taken taken last night at 5pm were at proper temperatures, operator removed frozen foods from freezers and put food from walk in cooler in freezers. Repair tech arrived during inspection **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution in bucket in dish room > 400 ppm, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
67
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
95
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees put hair net on started preparing food, did not wash hands
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cheese in reach in cooler, eggs moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in prep area, employee put soap at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. When arrived both hand sinks not draining, only hand sink draining is in restroom. Hands sinks filled up with water as inspector washed hands. Employee was able to get the hand sink in prep area to drain. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line, employee restocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Both Hand sinks not draining, employee was able to get hand sink in back prep area to drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair nets on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on ground **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
47
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 8 seconds, discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then touched clean utensils to stir food without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedures with employee **Repeat Violation**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on back prep area, employee restocked paper towels at hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of microwave, cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt in back of building **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board, employee put wet towels in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Sour cream containers reused for food
25-32-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Operator of gas station is one with key that was not letting access to restrooms. Operator opened the use of restrooms for customers **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
50
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
37
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon stored in hand sink on cook line, spoon removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-039 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on drawers under flat top, tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
23-03-4
58
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quatinary, operator diluted it with more water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by hand sink in prep room.
36-24-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Chapo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Chapo on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Chapo?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Chapo.
How does Tacos El Chapo compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Tacos El Chapo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Tacos El Chapo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tacos El Chapo 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 Chapo 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 Chapo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Chapo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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