Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa
Last inspected:
951 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa has been inspected 13 times since 2023, accumulating 69 violations—an average of 5.3 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, with hand washing violations appearing in at least 5 separate inspections, shell stock requirements violations in at least 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections. Consumer advisory violations—typically indicating raw or undercooked animal products served without required warnings—were documented in 7 of the 13 inspections. The facility also carries a recurring fire safety violation: the use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system, cited on both September 17, 2025 and November 20, 2025. A high-priority employee health reporting violation was documented on January 31, 2025 and September 17, 2025. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on November 20, 2025 documented 9 violations with a disposition of Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa last inspected?
- Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa had?
- Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa find?
- Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Los Chapos Tacos in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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