TACOS LAS CALIFORNIAS #2

Name: TACOS LAS CALIFORNIAS #2
Address: 5635 MEMORIAL HWY, TAMPA, FL, 33615, US
Rating: 73.1

5635 MEMORIAL HWY, TAMPA, FL 33615

License #3918606

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73.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TACOS LAS CALIFORNIAS #2 in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 21, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 2 major, and 1 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink back kitchen employee restocked
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 3 cooks
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread inside a plastic Togo bag sitting on make top table of reach in cooler underneath flat
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on. Cutting board prep table back kitchen employee discarded
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over boxed tomatoes reach in cooler employee removed to proper storage

Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (127F - Hot Holding) chef reheated corn to 165F.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin in back kitchen area.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryer in kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles overtop food preparation table in kitchen area is soiled with water stains.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee bottled water stored inside double door refrigerator in back kitchen area.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by 3 compartment sink.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside double door refrigerator in kitchen area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen entrance has stains.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test kit.
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor not smooth and easily cleaned in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Flour tortillas stored on the floor inside coolers.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

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