Taqueria Lopez

11606 Williams Rd, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Taqueria Lopez, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 19, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Thonotosassa average 79, so Taqueria Lopez is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards through kitchen **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to scoop flour. Operator removed at time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service above prep table not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment already on warning from previous inspection, due August 19th. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment already on warning from previous inspection, due August 19th. **Repeat Violation**

53B-05-5

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. Provided operator with education packet containing cleanup procedure. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Discussed with operator on placing on exterior of food truck.

50-03-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

11-27-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made day prior not date marked. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator on renewing all training. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**

50-03-4

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. **Warning**

50-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

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. Bin of cooked pork from previous day not date marked in refrigerator.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter.

21-12-4

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Lopez last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Lopez on file is from Aug 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Lopez?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Lopez.

How does Taqueria Lopez compare to other restaurants in Thonotosassa?

Taqueria Lopez most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Thonotosassa average of 79.

Has Taqueria Lopez's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Lopez have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Lopez 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 Lopez inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Lopez is inspected around three times per year on average.

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