Capital Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Capital Tacos has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Capital Tacos on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of disinfectant spray stored on shelf with food items. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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 coolers not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, dishes inside. Operator removed blocking items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint bowl used to scoop bulk salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open coffee cup on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal 1/2 pans on clean dish shelf
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice paddle in water at 81F. Operator removed utensils from water and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent fixture in prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple cooler doors. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt not labeled. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallons on fill in reach in cooler not date marked. Numerous items prepared on site held in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink contained soiled dishes, and blocked by trash can. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Proof of training missing fr 3 employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles observed throughout kitchen..
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 employees with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on stored on the floor by walk in cooler. Cabbage, tzatziki sauce and feta cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk flour container. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice mold and serving fork I standing water, 81F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of grease on hood filters. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler door handles on cookline.
23-24-4
39
Mar 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Shelf in front of ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back storage room **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
90
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Oct 31, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a push cart blocking hand sink in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink at back kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at hand sink in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cup lids stored on floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped spoons not inverted at self service station
25-06-4
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by prep table near prep area Corrected-observed employee move prep table **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in front of walk-in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage room Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capital Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capital Tacos on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capital Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Capital Tacos.
How does Capital Tacos compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Capital Tacos most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Capital Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Capital Tacos have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Capital 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.
How often is Capital Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capital Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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