Los Chapos Tacos

18125 Us 41 N, Lutz, FL 33549

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 5, 2023

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Los Chapos Tacos, the earliest from 2023. Los Chapos Tacos was last inspected on Oct 5, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. The most recent inspection at Los Chapos Tacos is from Oct 5, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Lutz average 80, so Los Chapos Tacos trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair net on then put gloves on without washing hands **Warning**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded pork (56F - Cold Holding) see stop sale; shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) employee turned cooler temperature down **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded pork (56F - Cold Holding) see stop sale; shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) employee turned cooler temperature down **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer for 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, operator added tables, now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-43-4

High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area. Operator installed septic tanks into ground, no interagency evaluation of sewer and water supply report, provided operator with INTERAGENCY COORDINATION OF REGULATED ESTABLISHMENTS - DOH/DACS/DBPR/DCF/AHCA/APD EVALUATION OF ONSITE SEWAGE (SEPTIC) AND WATER SUPPLY CAPACITY in printed form and email **Warning**

28-28-5

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishes and utensils but not sanitizing **Warning**

22-45-4

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 - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Mobile using quaternary sanitizer but has chlorine test kit **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No Certified food manager on site with 5 employees **Warning**

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food with no hair restraint on, employees put hair nets on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting boards **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at either hand sink **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Waste water hooked directly up to mobile. Pipe coming out of ground going into tank. Electric not quick disconnect **Warning**

51-06-4

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.

50-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Chapos Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Chapos Tacos on file is from Oct 5, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Los Chapos Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Los Chapos Tacos most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Los Chapos Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Chapos Tacos have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Los Chapos Tacos 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.

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