Taqueria El Rincon
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Taqueria El Rincon appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Arnica gel in reach in cooler over beverages. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Employee touched cooked pork with hand while placing on grill. Employee preparing cilantro without gloves. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Storage trailer floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsa in garlic container.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of Togo containers on floor in storage trailer.
25-05-4
52
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in reach in cooler needs date marking, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink slow draining. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Additional storage trailer floor not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor, operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has second trailer parked behind licensed trailer, storing single service items, spices and produce. Discussed with operator on adding additional trailer to plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. One employee hired within 60 days. Ericka Hermenez Provided reporting agreement to operator at time of inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food in reach in cooler needs date marking, discussed with operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor, operator moved to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Additional storage trailer floor not smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-11-4
64
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink.
41-17-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
82
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef and chicken not date marked.
02C-02-5
82
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink had clean dishes stored inside. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Needs probe thermometer. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Operator has not posted on truck. **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-08: Needs ambient thermometer. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Rincon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Rincon on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria El Rincon?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria El Rincon.
How does Taqueria El Rincon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria El Rincon most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria El Rincon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Rincon have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Rincon 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 El Rincon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Rincon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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