EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS

Name: EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS
Address: 1441 E FLETCHER AVE #111, TAMPA, FL, 33612, US
Rating: 8.9

1441 E FLETCHER AVE #111, TAMPA, FL 33612

License #3916967

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

8.9 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 8, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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EL SENOR DE LOS TACOS in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 8.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 14 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 93 total violations — 25 critical, 19 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle stored in ice inside ice machine.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored overtop sour cream inside refrigerator in back kitchen area. Chef removed and properly stored eggs.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on front line.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings in refrigerator in kitchen area.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink on front line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Under hot warming table shelf .
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is disconnected in the employee storage room with a shelf on top of the sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler on front counter service area.
[28-14-5] Evidence of waste wastewater dumped onto ground. Outside of the restaurant. Observed a rolling mop bucket outside with standing waste water in bucket and on ground. About 50 feet over the storm drain has evidence of waste water on drain surface. Manager stated the restaurant uses the storm drain to dump waste water.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Reach in white chest freezer has food in non food grade bags.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat salsa Grey reach in cooler by back exit room.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. 7-16-25 cook beef grey reach in cooler back storage room. Employee discarded.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: reach in cooler across from three comp sink Guacamole/cut tomatoes 46F sour cream 44F rice 59F tamales 51F Front counter service. Cold holding: Korchata 75F 2nd temp 43F
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle steam table in prep area. cheese sauce 127F pork 109F pork 115F
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No running water at hand washing sink at front counter.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand washing sink at front counter

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Non handeled scoop used to scoop read sauce in far back kitchen cooler. Discussed with operator.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near back kitchen entrance. Operator moved at time of inspection.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile in kitchen entrance in disrepair.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Food stored in outside freezer, discussed with operator on bringing food inside. Operator brought all food inside at time of inspection.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage surrounding dumpster.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed with operator on obtaining choking poster. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Gaskets on front reach in cooler soiled. Discussed with operator.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler in corner soiled. Discussed with operator.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in tall reach in cooler near back storage area.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in kitchen area. Discussed with operator.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Beef (55F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beef (55F - Cold Holding) OPERATOR MOVED TO FREEZER FIRST TEMP 11:20 SECOND TEMP 12:10 47F Discussed with operator on maintaining closed cooler lid.
[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. Provided operator education packet containing cleanup procedure.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store utensils. Operator moved at time of inspection.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has cholorine test strips, discussed with operator on obtaining quaternary test strips.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink near front counter.
[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. Operator unable to provide training.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink near front counter.