Catrinas Tacos Y Mas
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
43
Score
Catrinas Tacos Y Mas has been inspected eight times since 2023. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Catrinas Tacos Y Mas' latest score of 43 falls below the Plant City average of 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef inside reach in freezer. Discussed with operator proper storage of raw foods based on cooking temperatures.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 67F at 10:57am left out at 9:50am cooled to 57F at 11:15am. Operator stored raw shell eggs into reach in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Refried beans not dated inside reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A clean up plan has been emailed to the operator at time of inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee stored 1 personal beverage container inside handwash sink. Employee removed container at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of corn meal stored on floor next to handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
43
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored overtop unwashed tomatoes inside refrigerator.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef inside refrigerator held longer then 24 hours has no date markings.
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces have no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor underneath cash register.
08B-38-4
64
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used personal cellphone and touched soiled food containers, then put on gloves to reheat food on griddle without wash hands first. Discussed handwashing and gloves changing procedures with operator.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked pork 120 F and cooked steak 121 F stored on stove top. Operator reheated on griddle, temped cooked pork 178 F, cooked steak 183 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Hot water temped 81 F in handwash sink. Water heater was off, operator turned on water heater, re temped water 106+ F at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple food containers and food prep utensils stored in handwash sink and unable to utilize for handwash. Operator removed all items from handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water temped 81 F. Water heater was off, operator turned on water heater, re temped water 109+ F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water temped 81 F. Water heater was off, operator turned on water heater, re temped water 106+ F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened bottled water stored in reach-in cooler over other food items,s.
12B-13-4
43
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef 111 F. Cooked Chicken 113 F. Operating placing in time as a public health control form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-04-4
64
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - 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.
50-04-4
90
Mar 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Catrinas Tacos Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Catrinas Tacos Y Mas on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Catrinas Tacos Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Catrinas Tacos Y Mas.
How does Catrinas Tacos Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Catrinas Tacos Y Mas most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Catrinas Tacos Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Catrinas Tacos Y Mas have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Catrinas Tacos Y Mas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Catrinas Tacos Y Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Catrinas Tacos Y Mas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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