Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya

112 Paul's Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 82, which Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Verified ownership, license has not been renewed, expired 2/1/2025. Establishment open and operating. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has large secondary waste tank on the ground hard-plumbed directly from the mobile unit. MFDV is hard-connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Gray water tank remains bypassed. All sinks drain directly into a large secondary waste tank on the ground outside the unit. The integrated waste tank is attached to the unit, but sinks do not drain into it. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
74
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Washed produce stored in bowl with raw shell eggs. Operator discarded produce **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. Canopy poles and sign posts bolted directly to MFDV. Hand sink attached to outside of the MFDV. **Warning**
51-36-1
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has large secondary waste tank on the ground hard-plumbed directly from the mobile unit. MFDV is hard-connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. **Warning**
51-06-4
55
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Verified ownership, License has not been renewed, establishment operating with expired license. expired 2/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has large secondary waste tank on the ground hard-plumbed directly from the mobile unit. MFDV is hard-connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Waste line from all 4 sinks on the MFDV connect to a central waste line that extends directly through the wall of the unit, directly into a large secondary waste tank on the ground outside the unit. Waste water is not collected into an integrated waste tank attached to the unit. MFDV is hard connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. No quick disconnect was observed. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
52
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags storing cut melon and raw meats in flip top cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large drink cooler with bottled and canned drinks. Cooler is unable to be moved onto food trailer at end of night. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Arrived at 12:15pm to conduct the callback inspection, large reach in cooler remained in the covered seating area, loaded with canned and bottled beverages. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has large secondary waste tank on the ground hard-plumbed directly from the mobile unit. MFDV is hard-connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
51-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
37
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour Cream (60F); Raw Shell Eggs (60F); Raw Beef (60F); Orange Juice (60F); Cooked Taco Beef (48F); Cooked Pork (48F); Refried Beans (48F); Cooked Beef Steak (48F); Cooked Ground Beef (48F); Cooked Pork (48F) Raw Shell Eggs (60). All items in two upright reach in coolers at end of cookline. Items were stored in cooler overnight, inspection began at 8:50am **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags storing cut melon and raw meats in flip top cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in all coolers not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator has large secondary waste tank on the ground hard-plumbed directly from the mobile unit. MFDV is hard-connected to a large LP gas tank on the ground outside the unit. **Warning**
51-06-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed large drink cooler with bottled and canned drinks. Cooler is unable to be moved onto food trailer at end of night. **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of water bottles. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
30
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya.

How does Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya 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 Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Y Antojitos La Poblaniya is inspected around three times per year on average.