Taqueria El Pato Loco

1026 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Taqueria El Pato Loco has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Taqueria El Pato Loco on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
90
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towel dispenser at employee hand wash sink
31B-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands sign .
31B-04-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria El Pato Loco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Pato Loco on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Taqueria El Pato Loco compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taqueria El Pato Loco most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taqueria El Pato Loco's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria El Pato Loco have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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