Capital Tacos
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Capital Tacos has been inspected eight times since 2022. Capital Tacos was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “water with a temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Capital Tacos' 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Medio Salsa dated 12/26/25 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded it voluntarily **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Spicy salad (44F -cold holding) in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa (45F - Cold Holding); operator discarded food voluntarily **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Spicy salad 44F in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Green cutting board stained **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven door interior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Small oven interior soiled **Time Extended**
22-08-4
64
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Medio Salsa dated 12/26/25 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded it voluntarily **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn salsa (47F - Cold Holding); spicy salsa (45F - Cold Holding); operator discarded food voluntarily **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for triple sink quaternary sanitation solution. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Nicole and Matthew are working on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraints while engaging food preparation. Discussed with operator and they put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven door interior soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel not stored in sanitizer solution on prep table **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed cilantro before cutting. Operator washed it and discarded already cut cilantro. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
45
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen, underneath and behind equipment, and in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood system soiled with grease, side of fryers, stove top, and cook line equipment soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris, and thin layer of grease on tiles on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (52F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (50 - Cold Holding) At reach in cooler by steam table. Items were double panned. Manager moved to walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at register taking order then put on gloves without washing hands to prepare food. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels not dispensing at back hand wash sink. Manager fixed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Manager could not provide proof of training through approved provider for all employees. Only could show a master list document of employees names and training date. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 83F in bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at back kitchen blocked by dishes and various equipment. Manager removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling, walls not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in outdoor shed storing paper goods. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager displayed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in bathroom. **Warning**
29-20-5
30
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has low hanging shelf above it which makes it not possible to get to
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 68F at front hand sink on cook line, ran water for 6 minutes
27-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding by to go table in kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Across from grill **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In dish area In walk in cooler
36-02-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Wash and sanitizer water not clean in 3 compartment sink
16-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line at 0ppm, manager refilled sanitizer bucket now at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Under 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
29-44-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Plans from 2012 show hand wash sink installed in kitchen, freezer is there now. Hand wash sink in dish room was by back door and is now on the other side of 3 compartment sink. Shed outside back outside not on plan, has to go items **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. On cook line, exposed plaster across from grill. Wall in disrepair- In kitchen across from grill, on conduit and outlet boxes **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of single door cooler by freezer Walk in cooler shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Ceiling tiles, walls,and floors throughout kitchen have damage, broken loose tiles, floor tiles broken, unsealed floors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capital Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capital Tacos on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capital Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Capital Tacos.
How does Capital Tacos compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
Capital Tacos most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has Capital Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Capital Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Capital 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 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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