Taqueria La Canada De Leo
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Taqueria La Canada De Leo, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Taqueria La Canada De Leo on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over rice and multiple items in tall white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small metal reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut onions in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water opened bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
47
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Large plastic container with individual salsa containers inside of it was placed on a trash can with trash. Operator removed individual salsas. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to hold multiple meats in steam well.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over lime juice and cheese in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee answered and spoke on phone while prepping salsa containers.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and clear container in handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Lime juice in milk containers.
25-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in small reach in cooler next to microwave. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in storage trailer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
32
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottles on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees gum on shelf over reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 washing dishes with no bays filled with water. Operator set up in correct order at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
16-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in cooler near microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Leonardo Garcia 1-3-20 National Registry of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottles on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees gum on shelf over reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
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 washing dishes with no bays filled with water. Operator set up in correct order at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in cooler near microwave. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
64
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf on shelf iver reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork and raw beef in same metal container. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler of storage trailer. Raw shell eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler of storage trailer. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has liquid waste dispensed into oil jug/ unapproved container outside of MFDV on ground. **Warning**
28-29-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in 3 compartment sink. Spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator has liquid waste dispensed into oil jug/ unapproved container outside of MFDV. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has 2 large reach in coolers that's are not movable. in front of MFDV with cakes and sodas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-22-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf on shelf iver reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in storage trailer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Operator has large reach in cooler with Flan, Chocolate Flan and Tres Leches cake. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
32
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Per operator he disposes his liquid waste in to old oil jug and walks it to mop sink at flower shop. Discussed proper liquid waste disposal with operator. Viewed multiple containers near wastewater piping for mobile unit.
28-09-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. MFDV has a large 3 door reach in cooler with beverages stored outside. Operator unable to move in mobile unit. Discussed proper storage with operator.
51-22-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Flan and tres leches cake stored out side in stand up cooler in front of mobile unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer.
22-16-4
58
Nov 29, 2023
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 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
82
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has food and single service items held in storage shed outside of mobile unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No wheels on MFDV and awning connected to mobile making unit no longer mobile. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-36-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
70
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has food and single service items held in storage shed outside of mobile unit. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. No wheels on MFDV and awning connected to mobile making unit no longer mobile. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Grocery bags used as liners for chicken,beef and multiple item on steam well. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Reach in cooler stored outside with eggs, meat and multiple items. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
67
Feb 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Inspector provided at time of inspection licensing. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Canada De Leo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Canada De Leo on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Canada De Leo?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Canada De Leo.
How does Taqueria La Canada De Leo compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Taqueria La Canada De Leo most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Taqueria La Canada De Leo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Canada De Leo have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria La Canada De Leo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Taqueria La Canada De Leo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Canada De Leo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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