Tacos Las Californias in Tampa
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5635 Memorial Hwy, Tampa, FL 33615Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has a significant food safety compliance issue. Over 17 inspections between April 2023 and March 2026, the facility accumulated 142 violations, averaging 8.4 per inspection—more than 60 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in at least 4 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. A fire safety violation was documented on February 4, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was observed in the red zone. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 15 violations were cited, including high-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Tacos Las Californias in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Tacos Las Californias in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022059207 | $200.00 | Nov 16, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Tacos Las Californias in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Tacos Las Californias in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
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Tacos Las Californias in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tacos Las Californias in Tampa last inspected?
- Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tacos Las Californias in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa had?
- Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tacos Las Californias in Tampa find?
- Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa was most recently inspected on June 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa been fined?
- Tacos Las Californias #2 in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Tacos Las Californias in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Maikel's Kitchen Express (2021).
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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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