Taqueria Olivos
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Taqueria Olivos stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Taqueria Olivos' latest score of 55 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Corn tortillas stored in non-food grade bag inside refrigerator.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked refried beans inside refrigerator.
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. Cooked chicken,pork,beef, all cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of chemical.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cilantro stored on floor.
08B-38-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored overtop cooked black beans inside double door refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator by truck entrance are torn.
14-11-5
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
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator by truck entrance are soiled with black-mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of Pepsi stored on floor underneath food preparation table housing microwave.
08B-38-4
64
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has meat stored inside it. Chef removed meat and properly stored it. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Beef,chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Grilled jalapeños and onions held on time has no time markings. Chef added proper time stamp to jalapeños and onions **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored overtop unwashed vegetables inside double door refrigerator.
08A-04-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink has meat stored inside it. Chef removed meat and properly stored it.
31A-11-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef,chicken cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fry basket handle.
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink is slow to drain.
29-20-5
43
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat lettuce. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Raw beef stored over produce drawer, lettuce, beets. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
29-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to store jalapeños. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Food grade bag observed containing bread. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored underneath register table on floor. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Container of oil near fry station. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table near microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Employee drink observed on prep table near door. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat lettuce. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. **Warning**
29-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Onions (127F - Hot Holding) CORRECTED TO 165F, FIRST PREPPED AT 12:00 FIRST TEMPERATURE AT 12:55 SECOND TEMPERATURE AT 12:58; **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to store jalapeños. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed waste water coming from back of mobile unit waste water pipe. Discussed with operator that they must dump waste water in approved location. Operator turned off waste water pipe at time of inspection and are utilizing waste water tank. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef, beans, chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal belongings stored above flour bins. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled, discussed with operator. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored underneath register table on floor. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining hand wash sink, discussed with operator. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation draining from top of mobile unit air conditioner onto ground outside. Operator placed bucket underneath leak and at time of inspection. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table near microwave. **Warning**
12B-07-4
32
Feb 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several food items stored in freezer with plastic grocery bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Emailed form to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Feb 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several food items stored in freezer with plastic grocery bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of peppers and spray bottle containing lysol inside hand sink. Operator removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed wastewater disposing on ground from pvc pipe connected mobile unit. Observed small steady drip onto ground from wastewater pipe attached to food truck. **Warning**
28-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided hand towels. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided dish soap to inspectors for handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing lysol not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed flour container and juice container with bowls containing no handle. **Warning**
14-01-5
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onions 110 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pork in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor under microwave.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys above microwave.
40-06-5
58
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Oct 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Olivos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Olivos on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Olivos?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Olivos.
How does Taqueria Olivos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taqueria Olivos most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taqueria Olivos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Olivos have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taqueria Olivos 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 Olivos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Olivos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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