Tacos la Chula

2504 W MLK Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 3954550

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 72 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 1, 2026

What drove the grade

Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.High priority · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 1 routine inspection
4 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic
-28
Safety score72

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep12026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitSep 1, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.
  See Stop Sale. Observed 4 buckets of water located in front of steam table. Operator stated that she acquired the water from home and uses it to clean floors and for her sanitizer buckets. Stop sale issued.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken in 1/6 pan located in reach in cooler next to reach in freezer on top of bacon. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Grocery bag used to hold bread in reach in freezer.
- Code 27, Water source: Drinking water not obtained from an approved source.
  Operator stated that the water in the food grade buckets was from her home and that she uses it to clean floors and use for towel sanitizer buckets. Educated operator to acquire water from commissary.
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Handwashing sink was used to store dirty dishes. Employee moved items to dish sink.
  Fixed on the spot
- 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. Two employees with no employee training. One manager certification and staff member was not present during inspection. Educated employee different options to acquire training.
Basic2
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Observed sheet pan in between back wall and reach in cooler. Operator inverted and moved on top of reach in freezer.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.