Taqueria La Palmera
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Taqueria La Palmera appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Taqueria La Palmera was last inspected on Jan 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade cloth used to cover tortillas. Owner removed and properly stored tortillas.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop unwashed cilantro inside refrigerator. Owner removed and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Cooked beef, pork,chicken all made and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Items ha **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Cold holding: chicken (58F) beef stomach (73F)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: chicken (58F - Cold Holding) beef stomach (73F) beef cooked (48F) pork (47F)- Cooked beef, pork placed inside reach in freezer for rapid chill at 3:20 re-temp at 3:40 all items 41F or below. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 fly inside truck.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, pork,chicken all made and held longer then 24 hours has no date marking's.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce stored in on floor of truck. Starr removed sauce from floor and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs, raw chicken, raw chorizo stored over Ready to eat bread in rice. Operator relocated shell eggs, raw chicken, raw chorizo to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark tomato sauce, sour cream, shredded lettuce in Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 squeeze bottles of sauce in Reach in cooler. 2 squeeze bottle of liquid next to flat top grill.
02D-01-5
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 white trailer next to MFDV with metals pan, sodas, single use items and dry storage goods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
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 keys and phone on prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
70
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 white trailer next to MFDV with metals pan, sodas, single use items and dry storage goods.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Large metal reach in cooler with bread, limes, tomatoes, sour cream and multiple items out side of MFDV. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
64
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in grocery bag in reach in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Dec 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under flat top grill. 1 live roach by three compartment sink. 1 live roach on wall under prep table. 8 live roaches inside reach in cooler in gaskets **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches under three compartment sink were waste tank is stored. **Warning**
35A-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria La Palmera last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Palmera on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Taqueria La Palmera compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria La Palmera most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria La Palmera's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Palmera have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria La Palmera 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 Palmera inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria La Palmera is inspected around four times per year on average.
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