Chronic Taco
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
47
Score
Chronic Taco appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chronic Taco's 47 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw beef stored over frozen blueberries, bread, shredded cheese and other food items inside Reach in freezer, located adjacent to three compartment sink. Manager relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken, raw beef and chicken sausage stored over raw beef inside Reach in cooler, located adjacent to ice machine. Operator relocated all raw items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink. Manager provided paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ceam cheese, tzatziki, and baba ganoush in kitchen Reach in cooler not date marked. Manager added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored inside kitchen Reach in freezer and Reach in cooler. Manager segregate personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
47
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on hose attachment located at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on front line cook not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on Reach in cooler, adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated water bottle during time of inspection. Open water bottle on dry storage shelf adjacent to Employee handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of Reach in cooler adjacent to front line cook. Employee relocated phone during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front service line soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line cook soiled.
23-03-4
47
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of metal polish stored on prep table at time of inspection.
41-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided in men's rest room at time of inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil in kitchen not labeled at time of instruction.
02D-01-5
78
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored overtop of apples inside reach in cooler on front line.
08A-04-5
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.
11-27-4
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 operator employee health agreement paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn next to grill.
23-03-4
64
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On table on service line by hand washing sink. Operator removed from table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front Prep service line Cold holding: cut lettuce 47 f mozzarella cheese 45 f sour cream 45 f Mexican cheese 47 f operator placed in freezer. 2nd temp to 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager on duty
53A-05-6
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. Printed for operator. manager and employees signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dish containers on dry shelf
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 100 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Products in boxes on floor back kitchen **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
47
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding cut lettuce 44 f shredded cheese 44 f on front line. Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp. 44 f cheese 43 f Cold holding: reach in cooler back by office queso bag 47 f cut lettuce 45 f operator placed queso and cut lettuce to freezer. 2nd temp queso 45 f lettuce46 f **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple brand celebrity **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 400 plus ppm operator remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. Inspector emailed operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding. **Warning**
53A-17-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go Cup lids in boxes on floor by reach in cooler back kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tortilla chips In boxes on floor back kitchen. Lemons in boxes on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
37
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chronic Taco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chronic Taco on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chronic Taco?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chronic Taco.
How does Chronic Taco compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chronic Taco most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chronic Taco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chronic Taco have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chronic Taco 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 Chronic Taco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chronic Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.
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