Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park

Last inspected:

6447 Parl Blvd N Ste 1, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Overview

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park has accumulated 230 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for roach and rodent activity. In September 2024, inspectors conducted daily callback inspections over four consecutive days after finding 25 violations, with non-compliance documented on two of those visits before the facility complied on the fourth day. Top violations include consumer advisory issues, food contact surface problems, and shell stock requirement failures.

Most recent closure: September 10, 2024 for roach & rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
230Violations
3Closures
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 3 emergency closures 3 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (3)

Emergency closure history for Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park
DateReasonReopened
Roach & rodent activity 11:52:00
Roach activity 08:15:00
Roach activity 14:56:00

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2024053697 $400.00 Sep 10, 2024 Fort Lauderdale
3--2018061191 $400.00 Nov 27, 2018 Fort Lauderdale
3--2018060298 $400.00 Nov 9, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 10 inspections57 violations · 38 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park under active enforcement?
Records show 4 emergency order inspections between September 10, 2024 and September 13, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park last inspected?
Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park last shut down?
Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park was last shut down on September 10, 2024 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park had?
Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park find?
Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
Yes, Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park been fined?
Senor Taco Cantina in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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