Taqueria San Martin
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Taqueria San Martin stretching back to 2022. Taqueria San Martin was last inspected on Jul 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Seffner restaurant scores 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) Discussed using more ice in pan.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line carne asada (118F - Hot Holding). Manager put on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
64
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food stored outside. Observed cooler with cut fruit, prepared cakes and an employee placing container with bags of fried rings in front of unit. Manager moved all foods onto truck. Explained to manager no food can be outside of truck. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cooked tortillas coming off of-flat top with bare hands. Discussed using gloves or tongs when handling the tortillas when they are done cooking. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink then wiped her hands on her apron. Discussed proper hand washing with operator. **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Self sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operating and connected to water and waste water at 4016 CR 579. Verified-on property appraiser site is mixed use **Warning**
51-22-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooler stored in sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Only certificate expired for International Food Service Executives in 2022 **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager put soap at sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed plywood on floor **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Observed food truck attached to metal structure. Also observed flat tires in front of truck. **Warning**
51-36-1
37
Oct 2, 2023
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 meat **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: Not all dated **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Took class in May and did not pass test Has another appointment in August **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small cooler in sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in pan on prep table **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee **Warning**
12B-07-4
67
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small ice cooler in sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small cooler in hand sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided 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. Cooked meats,beans
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda can open on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria San Martin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria San Martin on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria San Martin?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria San Martin.
How does Taqueria San Martin compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Taqueria San Martin most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Taqueria San Martin's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria San Martin have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria San Martin 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 San Martin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria San Martin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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