Los Chapos Tacos
18125 US Hwy 41 N, Lutz, FL 33549 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3952905
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee touched trash can and went back to work without hand washing. Manager asked her to wash hands properly and put on the gloves
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No proof of any state approved employee training for any employees.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator refilled it
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Melaly currently working , no proof of any state approved employee training for any employees.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler shelves soiled and food debris buildup
Code 50, Current license displayed: Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspectionNo violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
No violations found.
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.