HECTORS MEXICAN FOOD II

Name: HECTORS MEXICAN FOOD II
Address: 3121 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33610, US
Rating: 96

3121 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, TAMPA, FL 33610

License #3953527

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96 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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HECTORS MEXICAN FOOD II in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 96 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 4 minor.

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The latest inspection on September 2, 2025 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F- Cold Holding); ground pork (44F - Cold Holding); shredded yellow cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded diced tomatoes, operator moved other items to nearby storage food truck for rapid cooling. ground chicken 2nd temp 11:26a (39 F - Cold Holding); ground beef 2nd temp 11:26am (42F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese 2nd temp 11:31a (43F - Cold Holding)
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flat top grill on cooks line soiled with food debris
[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. Discussed with operator that license number needs to be displayed on the truck for customers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw fish stored over pickled peppers in reach in cooler near food truck side entrance.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine, no test strips available. Provided operator with strips
[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 customer with copy.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Diced tomatoes located in reach in cooler near food truck side entrance dated 08-26-2025, per operator, tomatoes are cut fresh daily, employees did not update date.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided customer with copy.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of clear liquid fry oil stored on the steps of food truck. Employee picked up and placed on table.

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