Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 13, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Fuzzy's Taco Shop's latest score of 50 falls below the Lutz average of 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled cooked beef after touching raw shrimp without washing hands prior to changing gloves.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (114F - Hot Holding); ground beef (120F - Hot Holding); shredded chicken (121F - Hot Holding) Manager stated that all items above were reheated at above 165F in reheating steaming oven at 9:am . Operator reheated all items at temperature tested again as below Beef(187F); shredded chicken (179F) and ground beef ( 174F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen
31B-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees cut unwashed avocados, manager asked him to washed them before cut **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in entire kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee drinking at bar area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen
21-12-4
50
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on prep line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler prep reach counter top ambient temperature 37 f cut lettuce 45 f shredded cheese 46 f cut tomatoes 46 f sour cream 52 employee began moving food to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Pico 56F Diced tomatoes 55F Sour cream 57F Guacamole 53F Salsa 61F Shredded cheese 63F Shredded lettuce 64F Temperature taken at 11:30am **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on prep line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler prep reach counter top ambient temperature 37 f cut lettuce 45 f shredded cheese 46 f cut tomatoes 46 f sour cream 52 employee began moving food to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0 ppm retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In a cup at 53 f **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards on prep line **Warning**
14-09-4
74
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 48F Operator placed in reach freezer for quick cooldown. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Bottom of soda head on drink machine in dining room
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan sitting in prep hand washing sink. manager moved pan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front bar area and ladies handicap stall.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter. manager moved drink to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack.
24-08-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training by ServeSafe Chicago IL **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Still observed serve safe orange copy from Chicago. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros, breaded chicken removed from original packaging and not covered in reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-27: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on cutting board of cooks line cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce and tomatoes on cooks line at 45F, operator moved items to walk in cooler and closed lids on cooler. Recheck at 42F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over fully cooked bacon in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm reading on dish machine chlorine sanitizer. Bucket of sanitizer empty, operator replaced, 100 ppm reading **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear/purple liquid unlabeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink at cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear prep area **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training by ServeSafe Chicago IL **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near dish machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor in dish area soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rolling cart with chip bins soiled with grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros, breaded chicken removed from original packaging and not covered in reach in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish area spray sink nozzle constantly on, does not turn off when not in use **Warning**
29-11-4
22
Apr 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fuzzy's Taco Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fuzzy's Taco Shop on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fuzzy's Taco Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fuzzy's Taco Shop.
How does Fuzzy's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fuzzy's Taco Shop 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 Fuzzy's Taco Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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