Taqueria El Triunfo
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Taqueria El Triunfo, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
82
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, cooked beef 50 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures in the morning of reach in coolers. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked pork 47 F, cooked chicken 46 F, cooked beef 50 F, Per operator items were in reach in cooler overnight and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Operator did not take temperatures in the morning of reach in coolers. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil next to fryer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
52
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large waste bottled stored in hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair.
35B-09-4
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. One employee cutting pineapple with no gloves on. Another employee adding toppings to tacos with no gloves on. Third employee making tacos without gloves at grill. Operator spoke with all employees in MFDV about proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Large reach in cooler with drinks stored outside **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut melon in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
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 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large red shed with beans, flour, water and single service items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Operator has large reach in cooler with sodas and water outside of MFDV. Reach in cooler is unable to be brought inside of mobile unit. **Admin Complaint**
51-22-4
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle obtaining water from an unapproved source. Water for mobile unit is coming from private residence.
27-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has large red shed with beans, flour, water and single service items.
51-22-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
27-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pot of soup over raw pork in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Large smoker is outside of food truck with missing wheel.
51-36-1
50
Sep 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria El Triunfo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria El Triunfo on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Taqueria El Triunfo compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria El Triunfo most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria El Triunfo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria El Triunfo have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria El Triunfo 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 Triunfo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria El Triunfo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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