Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill on the better side of that line. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All training expired 3/3/26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line Bar cooler gasket **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dishmachine 0 ppm, employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 100ppm. Manager contacted tech to come check dish machine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink. Manager clipped up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooks line Cold holding cut lettuce 52, mozzarella 49, Advised cook to placed items in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. All training expired 3/3/26 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn make table cooks line Bar cooler gasket **Warning**
14-11-5
55
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 reach in coolers not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink by soda Bibb rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by soda Bibb rack. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Missing for 4 employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink on shelf next to unwrapped takeout containers. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees in kitchen working with food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink glasses at bar.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Container of lard in prep area
08B-38-4
37
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Servers and bartenders missing
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. Cooked rice made in Sunday, manager discarded rice **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024. Manager printed new copy. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in sink next to reach in cooler, employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employees during food preparation, employees put on hair restraints. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in bar area near 3-compartment sink.
36-02-5
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
82
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed drink pitcher stored in hand sink on cookline
31A-09-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area
31B-04-4
67
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over cake in reachin cooler Corrected - observed employee place eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of IB profen stored on shelf above clean dishes non cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 CO2 tank not secured at soda bib station **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill.
How does Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken and Taco Loco Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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