Tacos Esthers

2115 E Hillsborough Ave Unit 105, Tampa, FL 33610

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

High Risk

Tacos Esthers has been inspected five times since 2024. Tacos Esthers was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Tacos Esthers' 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot on hand wash sink, removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under 3 compartment sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on container of seasoning.

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.

21-12-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

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

14-09-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed green bowl in bulk flour at time of inspection.

14-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.

42-01-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in rice **Corrected On-Site**

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed using round bowl to scoop food.

14-01-5

May 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacos Esthers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacos Esthers on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacos Esthers?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Esthers.

How does Tacos Esthers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tacos Esthers most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tacos Esthers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tacos Esthers have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tacos Esthers 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 Esthers inspected?

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

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