Tacos El Flako Food Truck III

1026 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tacos El Flako Food Truck III, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to 12 violations.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In black reach in cooler **Warning**

14-31-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator returned to heat and brought it up to 165, then continued to hot hold. cooked chicken (130F - Hot Holding). **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, rice, pork **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has flat tire and can not be moved in its current condition. **Warning**

51-36-1

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under 3 compartment sink not draining properly, leaking into pan **Warning**

29-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors walls have build up of debris **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow board **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-02-4

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Jun 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos El Flako Food Truck III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos El Flako Food Truck III on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Tacos El Flako Food Truck III compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tacos El Flako Food Truck III most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tacos El Flako Food Truck III's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos El Flako Food Truck III have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos El Flako Food Truck III means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Tacos El Flako Food Truck III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos El Flako Food Truck III is inspected around two times per year on average.

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