Tacos Las Californias #2
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Tacos Las Californias #2 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Exhaust system operated with filters removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Tacos Las Californias #2 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread inside a plastic Togo bag sitting on make top table of reach in cooler underneath flat
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over boxed tomatoes reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.trash can tortilla cooler in front of hand washing sink. Employee removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink back kitchen employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink cooks line
31B-03-4
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. Missing for 3 cooks
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on. Cutting board prep table back kitchen employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without using sanitizer. Employee rewashed dishes and properly sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen entrance has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop food preparation table in kitchen area is soiled with water stains. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth and easily cleaned in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
58
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (127F - Hot Holding) chef reheated corn to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes in 3 compartment sink without using sanitizer. Employee rewashed dishes and properly sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen entrance has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop food preparation table in kitchen area is soiled with water stains.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth and easily cleaned in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour tortillas stored on the floor inside coolers.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoons handle inside cooked beef is laying in cooked beef.
10-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no label of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in back kitchen area.
14-01-5
27
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat tested 500+ppm. Operation remade solution, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strip. Inspector provided samples. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. At back kitchen cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-72-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Back kitchen cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
14-72-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: fresh Pico 51 F, shredded lettuce 45 F, shredded cheese 53 F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee ate lunch in kitchen, then returned preparing food in kitchen without washing hands first. **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on front cook line has plumbing issue and waste water pipe disconnected, employee unable to utilize this handwash sink because water will directly drains onto floor if water turn on in sink. Plumbing has to be reconnected within 7 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating lunch at cook line at back kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Back kitchen cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-72-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink on cook line has plumbing disconnected. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A large container of shredded cheese 45 F stored on reach-in cooler. Recommend to move into reach-in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded beef 130 F stored in a small steam well on cook line. Operator reheated beef to 178 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by 2 large portable coolers on cook line. Operator removed coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back kitchen prep area. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Only 1 of 4 employees has proof of training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink at front cook line, temped 90 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Back kitchen cook line.
14-72-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Bottle water stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Water drains slow in handwash sinks at front cook line and at back kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
21
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove on back prep area with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on back food prep table . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor in back prep area . Corrected, operator placed rice on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: Oil on floor at kitchen. Various food items on floor in walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three compartment sink with mold . Broken floor tile by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-03: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Las Californias #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Las Californias #2 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Las Californias #2?
Across the inspection record, “exhaust system operated with filters removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tacos Las Californias #2.
How does Tacos Las Californias #2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Tacos Las Californias #2 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Tacos Las Californias #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos Las Californias #2 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacos Las Californias #2 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 Las Californias #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Las Californias #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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