How many health inspections has DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC had?

DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC ever been shut down?

Yes, DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?

ADULTERATION HAZARD: Food contaminated by chemicals (sanitizers, cleaners, pesticides), physical hazards (glass, metal, bandages), or biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) can cause acute poisoning, choking, injury, or severe foodborne illness. Chemical contamination can cause burns to mouth/throat. Foreign objects cause choking, broken teeth, and lacerations. Protect food from ALL contamination sources. Store chemicals below and away from food. Use food-grade containers only. Inspect food upon receipt and before preparation. Maintain clean equipment and work surfaces. Cover food during storage. Separate raw from ready-to-eat. Remove contaminated food immediately — do not serve.

DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC

6803 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa, FL 33604

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA3905934

DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC in Tampa, FL has 23 inspections on record with 180 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

23Inspections

180Violations

3Closures

Data current as of May 14, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 13, 2018	Roach activity	09:17:00
Jun 24, 2016	Rodent activity	N/A
Jun 15, 2016	Rodent activity	16:05:00

Inspection History (23)

May 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jul 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 12, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 22, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 11, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 10, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 10, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC had?: DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC ever been shut down?: Yes, DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at DON PANCHO TACOS AND CERVEZA LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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