Taqueria MI Mexico
4205 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607 · Permanent Food Service · License 3911536
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 30 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-22
- Administrative complaint on Jul 30Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score58
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 30, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Cooked tamales stored in shopping bags inside front counter reach in cooler and walk in freezer .
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
No date marking for cooked beans or an open package of deli ham.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Multiple cutting board soiled in establishment. Interior of ice machine contains rust stains.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Block of deli ham has been opened and not covered inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Food stored on floor.
One jug of oil stored on floor near front line cook. Operator relocated oil to an approved location at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Multiple cutting board with cut marks in establishment.
Interior of Walk in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation on interior of door.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
On wall next to walk in cooler.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.