AZUL TACOS

Name: AZUL TACOS
Address: 5524 VAN DYKE RD, TAMPA, FL, 33558, US
Rating: 32

5524 VAN DYKE RD, TAMPA, FL 33558

License #3952610

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

32 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 23, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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AZUL TACOS in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 78 total violations — 8 critical, 33 major, 37 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled and grease buildup
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked rice in non food grade plastic shopping bag in hot well. See stop sale
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic shopping bag for cooked rice. See stop sale
[53B-01-5] 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. Mario and Denmark are currently working no any of state approved training
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled and grease buildup
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Amalio is currently working and hired more than one year, no CFM and no other CFM in establishment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease around equipment on cook line
[35B-14-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. No screen on service window, kept open when not serving customers
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current posted decal expired 2/1/22
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed produce stored on floor in walk-in cooler
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Plastic jug of cooking oil on ground outside trailer, operator moved inside.
[51-06-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. At time of inspection, trailer connected to 120gal propane tank permanently located along parking lot curb at rear of trailer
[50-04-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen on exit door torn
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on cook line
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of produce in hand sink, removed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink, operator purchased paper towels from gas station
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink, operator purchased from gas station
[51-21-4] Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use. Business is using fdacs licensed gas station to store food inside walk in cooler and freezers in rear storage area, no commissary letter on file. Letter was emailed to operator during inspection and instructed to send to District 3 office.
[45-01-4] No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Multiple fire extinguishers observed lying in grass outside of food trailer at time of inspection

Disposition: Warning Issued
[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 1 employee
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Oil case stored on a reach in cooler outside
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Observed pork and chicken cooking on oven equipment inside a shed that is not mobile or being submitted to plan review. There is a reach in cooler also with waters inside and canned soda and water bottles in shed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat beef reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beans 95 f 1st temp 2nd temp 180 f
[51-06-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tanks on ground not mounted on mobile and movable with mobile several feet away from food truck.
[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.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck but not connected.
[51-16-7] No new plans submitted discussed inspection with plan reviewer Marie
[53B-01-5] Missing for 1 employee observed 2 Florida restaurant and lodging association
[11-26-1] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-32-4] Food being prepared outside. Observed pork and chicken cooking on oven equipment inside a shed that is not mobile or being submitted to plan review. There is a reach in cooler also with waters inside and canned soda and water bottles in shed.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Oil case stored on a reach in cooler outside
[51-06-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. 2 small pro ninja grill propane tanks stored outside by shed.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat beef reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook beans 95 f 1st temp 2nd temp 180 f
[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.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck to catch the waste water from waste water tank inside the food truck. Discussed proper liquid disposal with employee to bring the waste tank to the commissary mop sink.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer with pots of pork and chicken being cooked inside shed and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they dont use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner states equipment is not in use.
[11-26-1] 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. One employee
[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 1 employee

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in truck. Employee went outside.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Oil case stored outside employee moved into truck.
[51-06-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Propane tanks on ground not mounted on mobile and movable with mobile several feet away from food truck.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat beef reach in cooler main cooler.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: mozzarella 45 f reach in cooler main table. Employee moved cheese to commissary storage cooler.
[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.
[28-09-5] Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed a grey blue boy on wheels underneath the food truck but not connected.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unused reach in cooler stored outside no food inside. A wooden shed not moveable. With sodas and bottle water stored in igloo cooler chest. Observed a stove top a fryer and reach in cooler inside. Owner states they dont use the kitchen equipment. Several feet over is a moveable storage truck with a flat top grill a fryer a rice cooker pot and a three compartment sink not connected. Owner states equipment is not in use.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store to buy correct food contact surfaces sanitizer observed correct sanitizer.