Tacos El Flako Food Truck II
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025
78
Score
Tacos El Flako Food Truck II appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment operating with no potable running water” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Tampa restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled. Dry storage shelf over three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: Dry storage shelf over three compartment sink soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef in Reach in cooler. Manager relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef 63F, cooked pork 91F, cooked chicken 91F, cooked onions 100F at 12:21pm **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. No potable running water available at Employee handwash sink and at three compartment sink due to damaged electrical line. Operator repaired line during time of inspection, potable running water available at all sinks during time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled at Reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags and can opener stored inside Employee handwash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap during time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of raw meats: chicken, intestines, steak, pork, stored in Reach in cooler are not covered. Employee covered products during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled. Dry storage shelf over three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 jugs of oil, 1 crate of lime, 1 crate of jalapeño stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning drain line draining onto ground behind MFDV. Manager used oil jug to collect condensation during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
28-02-4
30
May 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-02: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: Observed 7 live roaches underneath 3 compartment sink and 1 fly inside MFDV at time of callback inspection **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
64
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection. Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. MFDV operating with no potable water **Warning**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Marisol Escobar Person In Charge **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed MFDV is licensed by DACS. The DBPR MFDV is using the DACS MFDV to store foods and single serving items on it. Also have reach-in-coolers with meats, fruits and vegetables in the DACS MFDV **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **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 - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sliced cake in small to go containers stored in drink reach-in-cooler outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area in licensed MFDV. Bottled water and cans of corn stored on floor in MFDV licensed by DACS using as storage **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed front windows open and not screened in. Observed 5 flies inside MFDV at time of inspection **Warning**
35B-05-4
30
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos El Flako Food Truck II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Flako Food Truck II on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos El Flako Food Truck II?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating with no potable running water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tacos El Flako Food Truck II.
How does Tacos El Flako Food Truck II compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tacos El Flako Food Truck II most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tacos El Flako Food Truck II's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacos El Flako Food Truck II have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tacos El Flako Food Truck II means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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