EL TACOLGANDO

Name: EL TACOLGANDO
Address: 7001 N HIMES AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33614, US
Rating: 74.7

7001 N HIMES AVE, TAMPA, FL 33614

License #3952868

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74.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Quick take

EL TACOLGANDO in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 74.7 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 May 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 22 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 19 of them so far.

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Inspections on file

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 5 minor violations.

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[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.
[29-01-4] Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. MFDV Fresh water tank removed,and missing .
[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. Inspector provided operator a vomiting and diarrheal clean up poster at time of inspection.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. 2 containers of unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat bread in tall refrigerator, operator moved items to appropriate location.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.on prep table across from the triple sink ,
[51-06-4] Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has MFDV hard plumbed with PVC line on the property, a waste tank is in place , the fresh water tank has been removed.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. FOD manager for Jose Tepale expired 05/04/2026

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