TAQUERIA EMANUEL

Name: TAQUERIA EMANUEL
Address: 2800 N MCDILL AVE STE E, TAMPA, FL, 33607, US
Rating: 21.1

2800 N MCDILL AVE STE E, TAMPA, FL 33607

License #3916529

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21.1 Grade F / 100

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TAQUERIA EMANUEL in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 21.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 59 total violations — 7 critical, 19 major, 33 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[11-27-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.

Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. A few reach-in coolers with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area.
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
[11-27-4] 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.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edina Vidana expired on 09/23/2025, Jose L Marin expired on 09/23/2025. No other certified food manager available.
[51-16-7] Handwash sink reinstalled at the same location.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.

Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tong and a spatula stored in standing water temped 82 F. Operator moved items to three-compartments sink to clean.
[11-27-4] 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.
[29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Hot and cold water handle installed incorrectly.
[31A-04-4] Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink has been removed at front service counter. Operator needs to reinstall the handwash sink within 7 days.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened drink stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator removed.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used in flour bin.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground meat, cooked beef and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler oat storage area.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at kitchen: shredded mozzarella 51 F, guacamole with tomato 50 F, Pico 48 F. Operator moved items to reach-in freezer at time of inspection shredded mozzarella 41 F, guacamole with tomato 42 F, Pico 40 F.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edina Vidana expired on 09/23/2025, Jose L Marin expired on 09/23/2025. No other certified food manager available.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A bucket of raw beef thawing on floor in kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, cooked chicken and various cooked food in large reach-in cooler at hallway at back kitchen.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A tong stored in water temped 103F. Operator discarded water and placed tong to three-compartments sink for clean.
[16-33-4] Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade sanitizer and test 100ppm.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off in the only handwash sink in kitchen, ran water and temped 82F.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Large reach-in cooler with various unpackaged food items stored on hallway where customers can be accessed to restroom at back area. Operator locked reach-in cooler doors at time of inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
[11-27-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container with tong stored in the handwash sink in kitchen. Container removed from handwash sink at time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler at cook line: cheese empanada (63F - Cold Holding); reach-in cooler in kitchen: Shredded mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding), operator moved mozzarella to reach-in freezer.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 pieces of cheese empanada (63F - Cold Holding) stored in drawer cooler more than 4 hours at cook line.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ventilation systems has no exhaust hose installed, observed accumulation of grease on wall and ceiling over ventilation system.

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