Taqueria Al Chile

904 W. Waters Ave, Ste B, Tampa, FL 33604

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Al Chile has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Taqueria Al Chile's latest score is in line with the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat soup. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

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. Owner used marker to put numbers on outside front of vehicle. **Corrected On-Site**

50-04-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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

14-09-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

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

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

16-37-1

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

14-09-4

Jul 29, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over cooked beef. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (120F - Hot Holding); cooked steak (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Fried chicken tortillas (90 - hot holding) Worked with operator regarding the tamales sent paperwork for time is a public health control. Employee put on cook top and reheated to 180 F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution over 200 ppm chlorine. Corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in food truck not landing on food or food contact surfaces.

35A-02-6

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

22-02-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board.

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar removed from original container and not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for serving beans and white powdery substance.

14-01-5

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

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in cook top with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water and cooking oil.

08B-38-4

Oct 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Al Chile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Al Chile on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Al Chile?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Al Chile.

How does Taqueria Al Chile compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taqueria Al Chile most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taqueria Al Chile's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Al Chile means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taqueria Al Chile inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Al Chile is inspected around two times per year on average.

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