Tacoschool El Compadre
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
41
Score
Tacoschool El Compadre appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Riverview facility scores 69, putting Tacoschool El Compadre on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager placed on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Touching tortillas with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 128 F on grill, manager placed on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes in hand wash sink, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of tomatoes on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in trailer. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
41
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of peppers on floor in trailer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 119 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in trailer.
25-05-4
58
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef over unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container lid in handwash sink. Removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filled up sanitizer bucket in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and 3 Compartment Sink.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 95 F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between 3 Compartment Sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 80 F, operator placed on heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Utensils in standing water temped 91 F. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
67
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed avocados and limes. **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Temped 75 F, ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temp 78 F, ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between 3 Compartment Sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 80 F, operator placed on heat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw pork over bread and multiple items in white reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 51 F, rice 50 F, sour cream 49 F, - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Cold holding: sour cream 53 F, sliced ham50 F, **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 51 F, rice 50 F, sour cream 49 F, - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Cold holding: sour cream 53 F,sliced ham 50 F, **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid above three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: 1 dead roach on reach in cooler in MFDV. Operator relocated and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout MFDV. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in MFDV. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jalapeños in butter container. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
37
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under three compartment sink
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 8 ants on white reach in cooler. 2 ants on wall at three compartment sink. 2 ants on prep table.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw pork over bread and multiple items in white reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 51 F, rice 50 F, sour cream 49 F,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella cheese 51 F, rice 50 F, sour cream 49 F,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, mozzarella cheese, onions and multiple items in the reach in cooler next to grill.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid above three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in MFDV.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jalapeños in butter container.
25-32-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in reach in cooler.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on bag of rice above three compartment sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout MFDV.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
35B-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacoschool El Compadre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacoschool El Compadre on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacoschool El Compadre?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tacoschool El Compadre.
How does Tacoschool El Compadre compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Tacoschool El Compadre most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Tacoschool El Compadre's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacoschool El Compadre have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tacoschool El Compadre 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 Tacoschool El Compadre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacoschool El Compadre is inspected around four times per year on average.
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