Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila

7025 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island, FL 33040

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila stretching back to 2023. Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila's latest score is in line with the Florida average of 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees using the broom and then engaged in food preparation.

12A-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, located by the bar entrance.

42-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several spoons stored in standing water at 78 F, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef packages being thawed at room temperature.

06-01-5

Oct 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine , Technician from Ecolab was called to repair dishwasher. Triple sink will be used to clean the dishes until repairs are made to dishwasher.

22-41-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw tuna tostado on the menu needs to be identified as raw

02B-01-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato cutter is soiled with food debris'

22-02-4

Basic - At handwashing sink on cook line Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

29-11-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at the small out cashier station from the soda gun.

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small cashier station, outside: container with sanitizer stored inside the hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of buns stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets in front of the cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor nearby the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Jun 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila.

Has Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila 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 Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bad Boy Taqueria and Tequila is inspected around two times per year on average.

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