Los Chapos Tacos Brandon

226 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918477

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Grade A
Safety score 91 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.High priority · fixed on the spot · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -9
  • Safety score91

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added chlorine, tested at 50ppm

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Personal drink stored on shelf next to takeout containers. Operator moved drink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Manager certification and employee training1