Taqueria Nava
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Nava has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Dec 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: No proof of training for employees **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator is obtaining potable water and dumping waste water at unapproved location, sent change of commissary notification . Operator also has dry storage trailer with single service items not on plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
51-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Aldofo Nava has paper showing he passed the food manager certification but does not have certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator is obtaining potable water and dumping waste water at unapproved location, sent change of commissary notification . Operator also has dry storage trailer with single service items not on plans. **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Aldofo Nava has paper showing he passed the food manager certification but does not have certificate **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large white reach in cooler outside of food trailer Observed cases of drinks on pallets outside of food trailer. Instructed manager to move onto food trailer. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
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 - Evidence of Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Observed 3 burners connected to propane tanks with pots on them. Manager began moving onto storage trailer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
08B-41-4
58
May 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Nava last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Nava on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Taqueria Nava compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria Nava most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria Nava's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Nava have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Nava means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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