Taqueria La Mexicana 2
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Taqueria La Mexicana 2, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taqueria La Mexicana 2 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to cover tortillas inside double door refrigerator.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop cut lettuce inside double door refrigerator.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
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 double door refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
58
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef,cooked pork held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink has slow draining water inside handwashing sink.
29-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler has deep groves. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sauces removed from original containers and placed in clear bottles has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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. Salsa in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken in sour cream containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
67
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: beans 103 F, cheese sauce 77 F Per operator items were put in crock pot 1 hour earlier. Operator turned up at time of inspection to bring back to temperature. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chorizo over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. Salsa in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Coke reach in cooler stored outside of truck with sodas and water. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken in sour cream containers. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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. Operator washing dishes without filling all 3 compartment with water. **Warning**
16-13-5
43
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee was hands approximately 5 seconds, discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink, employee rewashed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer available upon request.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on prep table next to back door entrance.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice chest stored on floor. Discussed with operator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice chest near 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink stored in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator moved to correct location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has chemicals stored inside it. Owner removed chemicals and properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Feb 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
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. Cooked beef and shrimp prepared from the previous day lacking a date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Mexicana 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Mexicana 2 on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Mexicana 2?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Mexicana 2.
How does Taqueria La Mexicana 2 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria La Mexicana 2 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria La Mexicana 2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria La Mexicana 2 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Mexicana 2 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 La Mexicana 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Mexicana 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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