Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla

10815 N Nebraska, Tampa, FL 33612

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee removed cell phone from food preparation table change gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach has no labeling of ingredients.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk open and held longer than 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator.

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 cell phone store on food preparation table owner removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of truck employee cleaned, and sanitized area.

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food preparation table while prepping salsa owner remove drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soil dry cloth sitting on cutting board on reach in cooler.

21-10-4

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 has no labeling of ingredients inside double door, refrigerator and reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray

41-17-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer

16-37-1

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

21-12-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FIRST TEMP 11:05 Milk (45F - Cold Holding) SECOND TEMP 12:20 CORRECTED TO 44F Operator placed in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near sinks, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over juice in mobile unit. Discussed with operator. Operator removed bug zapper at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old manufacture label for container on containers in reach in cooler. Operator began removing labels at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Discussed with operator on obtaining food grade hose. **Warning**

29-04-4

Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. On premise of pharmacy lot, storing single service and sodas in shed on location where they operate. **Warning**

51-22-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator unable to demonstrate quick disconnect. **Warning**

51-06-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Mobile unit hard plumbed into floor. **Warning**

51-36-1

Aug 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla.

How does Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Pupuseria Acajutla is inspected around two times per year on average.

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