Bartaco in Tampa

1601 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Overview

Bartaco in Tampa has accumulated 172 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance with food safety practices, particularly in food contact surface handling, time as a control measure, and clean utensil storage. In early 2025, inspectors issued warnings for high-priority violations and documented an administrative complaint following a callback visit. The restaurant faced one disciplinary action totaling $100 in fines.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
178Violations
0Closures
$100in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: April 2, 2026

Bartaco in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.76 violations / inspection 5.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Bartaco in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $100.00

Disciplinary action history for Bartaco in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021045267 $100.00 Aug 17, 2021 Miami (Doral)

Bartaco in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections24 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Bartaco in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bartaco in Tampa last inspected?
Bartaco in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bartaco in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Bartaco in Tampa are: Toxic substance control, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Bartaco in Tampa had?
Bartaco in Tampa has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bartaco in Tampa find?
Bartaco in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bartaco in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Bartaco in Tampa 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Bartaco in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Bartaco in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $100.00 in fines.
How much has Bartaco in Tampa been fined?
Bartaco in Tampa has been fined a total of $100.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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