The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
74
Score
The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
74
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw beef with cooked onions 60 F, cooked beans 50 F, cooked pork in salsa 48 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: raw beef with cooked onions 60 F, cooked beans 50 F, cooked pork in salsa 48 F, Per operator items were put in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
52
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
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 2025-08-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-21: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around MFDV. 1 live fly on reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 dead fly on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: 30 dead flies stuck to ceiling in MFDV. 3 dead flies on white reach in cooler in storage MFDV. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf over service window. 1 live roach on floor under prep table in storage MFDV. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: 1 live roach on ceiling of MFDV. Operator eliminated and sanitized. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
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 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear and metal containers on dish drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. 3 dead roaches in pen holder on prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: 1 dead roach on shelf over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
55
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live ant on floor next to grill. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf over service window. 1 live roach on floor under prep table in storage MFDV. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies flying around MFDV. 1 live fly on reach in cooler in kitchen. 1 dead fly on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has two large metal reach in cooler storage outside,3 compartment sink and 2 large grills with no lids stored outside of MFDV. Per operator all items are used on weekends for catered parties. **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. 3 dead roaches in pen holder on prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Warning**
35A-03-4
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 - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear and metal containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 2 metal reach in coolers stored outside. **Warning**
08B-63-4
37
Apr 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Caritina Cruz **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Caritina Cruz cited 60 days from routine inspection **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Wheels above the ground and operator was unable to show tools to bring wheels to the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Still observed cited 60 days from. Routine inspection **Time Extended**
51-35-1
64
May 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos 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 The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Brothers Taqueria Y Burritos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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