Tacoson

7521 N 56 St, Tampa, FL 33617

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Tacoson stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.

50-17-3

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of meat being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed the grease receptacle on a absorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep table.

14-09-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the drying racks. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tamales stored in plastic grocery bags in walk in freezer.

14-31-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and drink next a pot of beans cooling on wire rack. Observed employee drink on food prep stainless steel table.

40-06-5

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade bags in walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed food stored in non food grade bags in freezer. **Time Extended**

14-31-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Unable to dispense soap in kitchen.

31B-03-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near back door at prep sink. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar. Manager removed bowl from sugar.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cups with no lid on counter. Manager moved cups to shelf. **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. Sweaters, purses on shelf where food is cooling and clean pots and pans are stored.

40-06-5

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard being used to dry cilantro in dry storage area.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline knife stored between wall and stream table.

10-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacoson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacoson on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacoson?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacoson.

How does Tacoson compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tacoson most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tacoson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacoson have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tacoson 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 Tacoson inspected?

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

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