Taqueria Gomez
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Taqueria Gomez appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taqueria Gomez trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop drinks inside refrigerator. Chef removed eggs and properly stored them.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kits have never been opened.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking underneath reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink is blocked by a bowl of food.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork held inside reach in cooler cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Crockpot of chicken cooking on the floor next to reach in cooler. Employee removed crockpot from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside refrigerator. Employee removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauce removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside refrigerator.
02D-01-5
64
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salsa in sour cream containers.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chorizo in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. No ambient air thermometer available in front fridge near register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
05-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
33-38-4
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to flat top in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for side of mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
90
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Wastewater bring Plummer through pipe into unknown drainage area outside of the trailer. On pending warning from 5-31-24
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Wastewater bring Plummer through pipe into unknown drainage area outside of the trailer. On pending warning from 5-31-24
51-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee skipping sanitation step, operator discussed with employee.
16-13-5
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 - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Not an integral part of the MFDV On pending warning from 5-31-24
29-01-4
78
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken, operator moved at time of inspection to approved location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Waste water and fresh water tank not integral part of mobile unit. **Warning**
29-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to flat top in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. No holding tanks installed or integral part of mobile unit. Waste water is being plumbed through pipe underground and into unknown drainage near mobile unit. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No holding tanks installed or integral part of mobile unit. Waste water is being plumbed through pipe underground and into unknown drainage near mobile unit. **Warning**
51-36-1
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. Discussed with operator on obtaining stickers for side of mobile unit. **Warning**
50-04-4
67
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of pork not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bag on produce. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Basket in hand-wash sink. Operator remove item.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment needs chlorine test kit, has quaternary ammonia test kit at the moment.
16-32-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Gomez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Gomez on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Gomez?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Gomez.
How does Taqueria Gomez compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria Gomez most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria Gomez's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Gomez have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Gomez 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 Taqueria Gomez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Gomez is inspected around three times per year on average.
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