Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon

Last inspected:

226 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
Overview

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon has accumulated 51 violations across 16 inspections from 2021 to November 2025, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, employee health policy violations were cited repeatedly, appearing in at least 4 separate inspections including the most recent on November 20, 2025. Fire safety violations documented on two occasions in 2021 and 2022 involved cooking equipment with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 identified 8 violations including high-priority issues with employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
51Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small ProFry cooking equipment used for frying food items with no hood suppression system located on prep table across from 3-compartment sink

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections16 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon last inspected?
Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon?
The most frequently cited violations at Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon are: Premises clean, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon had?
Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon find?
Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon ever been shut down?
No, Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Los Chapos Tacos Brandon in Brandon operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Fresh Duhlicious (2021), Manjares Cocina Colombiana (2022).

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