TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA Health Score — Tampa, FL

12401 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa, FL 33612

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 8/18/2026
Tampa avg 91 / 100
B
87 / 100
Good

Pest-related violations were noted — these can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection.

1 high-risk issue, 1 moderate issue, 3 minor issues found

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 24% of restaurants in Tampa. The city average ClearScore is 91 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
1
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  • Moderate Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected from insects/pests; rodent proof

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Frequently Asked Questions

TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA received a ClearScore of 87/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on August 18, 2026. 5 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

Yes — TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA's inspection on August 18, 2026 noted pest-related violations, which inspectors classify as a serious concern. In total, 5 violations were recorded: 1 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 3 minor. Pest violations can indicate structural or sanitation issues beyond a single inspection cycle.

TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA received a Grade B (ClearScore 87/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 5 violations at TAQUERIA ESPERANZA TAMPA: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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