Tacos Locos El Romi
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Tacos Locos El Romi has 10 inspections in the public record. Tacos Locos El Romi was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Tacos Locos El Romi trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for Elia hired over 4 months previously - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Elia hired 4 months previously has no employee training - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.expired . Current decal not posted - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Reviewed with manager this requirement **Time Extended**
16-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles . Sour cream containers reused to stored food in died reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F , cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler under drink station overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Person in charge discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -pudding at 51F, shredded cheddar cheese 53 F , cut cabbage 50 F in small cooler overnight . No temperatures taken this day . Person in charge discarded food **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food( cooked rice) at steam table
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in hand wash sink . Hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Container removed **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for Elia hired over 4 months previously
11-26-1
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4
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. Elia hired 4 months previously has no employee training
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food ( container of chips) stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.expired . Current decal not posted
50-03-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation**
16-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles . Sour cream containers reused to stored food in died reach in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. There is a bucket in place to collect the water **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
32
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream at 47f in glass door cooler help overnight no temperatures taken this day, Operator discarded Observed pork in small cooler under drink station at 45f operator will discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sour cream at 47f in glass door cooler help overnight no temperatures taken this day, Operator discarded Observed pork in small cooler under drink station at 45f operator will discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs in shell over bottles of soda , employee moved the eggs . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.Observed employee was hands the dried on apron , reviewed with employee proper handwashing employee washed hands and used aper towel **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have a -probe thermometer that took temperatures below 50f , -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Alea Garcia hired less than 60 days .
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed open drinks on counter, employee removed drinks from counter. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed cell phone on prep area , employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water pump at triple sink with slow leak, Operator said they ordered the part to repair the water pump. Operator placed small bucket collect water.
29-07-5
37
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shrimp ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( precooked chicken ) in reach in cooler . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 47 F , cut lettuce 48 F in small cooler by door . Person in charge placed food on ice and added bags of ice to the inside of the coolers **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Person in charge labeled containers . **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Reviewed with operator
50-03-4
Basic - Food ( containers of sugar ) stored on floor. Reviewed with person in charge
08B-38-4
64
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Unable to view employee training has a book for Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Arely hired over 60 days - no proof of employee training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. During inspection employee was cooking steak on grill changed gloves did not wash hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No food preparation during CB **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Unable to view employee training has a book for Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: No employee on site during CB**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
12A-01-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water.during inspection observed no water. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. During inspection employee was cooking steak on grill changed gloves did not wash hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. **Warning**
12A-01-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket of water inside hand wash sink. During inspection. No running water **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water inside establishment. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Cook - Angelica rodriguec - prep cook Arely Garcia **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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. No inside establishment **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of chill is on floor near pos **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
30
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Glass unit, small white fridge.
05-09-4
86
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
50-04-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
82
Nov 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos Locos El Romi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos Locos El Romi on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos Locos El Romi?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos Locos El Romi.
How does Tacos Locos El Romi compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Tacos Locos El Romi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Tacos Locos El Romi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos Locos El Romi have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos Locos El Romi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tacos Locos El Romi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos Locos El Romi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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