Los Chapo's Tacos

18125 Us 41 N, Lutz, FL 33549
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Los Chapo's Tacos has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

Compared to other Lutz restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Turner Person In Charge **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
55
Aug 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Chapo's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Chapo's Tacos on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Los Chapo's Tacos compare to other restaurants in Lutz?

Los Chapo's Tacos most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.

Has Los Chapo's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Chapo's Tacos have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Chapo's Tacos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Los Chapo's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Los Chapo's Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.