El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Displayed cookies not properly protected from contamination at front counter. Operator wrapped items with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed whole tomatoes. Operator rearranged eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 lubricant spray stored over paper bags on microwave. Operator relocated spray to bottom shelf with chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water measuring 81F. Operator turned hot water on. Measuring 110F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can. Operator relocated trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water measuring 81F. Operator turned hot water on. Measuring 110F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at rear 3 compartment sink. Operator provided soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between prep tables next to entry to kitchen. Operator relocated knife to magnetic board. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
33
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door located across from gas stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected refrigerator in path to customer restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above batter in refrigerator located near ice machine in kitchen. Employee placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table in kitchen. Employee placed rice in reach-in freezer. Re checked temp reading a. cooked white rice (67F - Cold Holding) 59f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emmanuel De Dios CFM expired on 07-07-2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in warewashing area used to store mop dust pan, and plastic container inside bowl. Employee removed items from bowl of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees in kitchen. Hand wash sink located in warewashing area is missing faucet and no running water. Only hand wash sink located in restroom. Operator arrived and replaced water faucet at hand wash sink. Hand wash sink is operational. Hot water 89f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running water at hand wash sink in warewashing area. No other hand wash sink in vicinity. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in warewashing area missing faucet. No running water. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located on top of microwave in kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected refrigerator in path to customer restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed keys. Cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelf in warewashing area is rusted. Torn gasket on right side reach-in cooler door located across from gas stove in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in warewashing area missing faucet. No running water. Operator replaced faucet on hand wash sink. Checked temperature on hot water reading 89f. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin located near warewashing area. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Old blue label stuck to food container on shelf in warewashing area. **Warning**
16-46-4
26
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in three-compartment sink washing, rinsing, then placing on shelf without sanitizing. Discussed with operator proper warewashing procedures. Operator items from shelf to re wash and sanitize. Will email DBPR Form 5025-010. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:00am. Employee placed items in ice bath. Rechecked temps at 11:47am a. cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); 43f b. sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding); 40f c. hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding) 36f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet in warewashing area without vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line soiled with food buildup between cracks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line.
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on shelf with clean plates above reach-in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed water bottler. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
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 phone on prep table in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on left reach-in cooler door on cooks line. Shelf used to store pot and pans above three-compartment is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin near three-compartment sink. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected cooler in a customer/nonsecure area across from restroom. Discussed with operator securing cooling.
08B-63-4
26
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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 - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Been cooked yesterday in reach in cooler not date marked employee put date mark on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
67
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink used for drying a large cooking pot. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside green salsa
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish and shrimp on prep table.
08B-31-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.fish and shrimp in containers on prep table near sink. Manger put in fridge **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -spray bottles Chlorine 200ppm Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection.
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -frozen raw seafood in clear bags over fries in reach in freezer near cooks line -raw shell eggs over raw shrimp in reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.
08A-17-6
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. -milk opened on 8/21/22 Operator date marked during the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -at hand sink next to three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop salsa in glass reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on prep table in kitchen area Operator moved water bottles during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans adjacent of ice machine
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -refrigerator in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastics containers at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler in dining room
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -beef on cooks line thawing at room temperature Employee moved items to cooler during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers in containers -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant.
How does El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Largo?
El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant 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 El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cochiloco Tacos and More Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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