Fuzzy's Taco Shop

10240 Big Bend Road, Riverview, FL 33578
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “observed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Riverview restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at bar **Warning** Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-17: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
78
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46 F- retemp 46 F, ham 47 F- retemp 49 F, mozzarella cheese 47 F in reach in prep cooler on the last side of hand wash sink. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
29-42-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at bar **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server station blocked with pizza boxes. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For high temp dish machine. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-62-1
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near prep sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink between prep coolers. Manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting next to soda machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cheese in reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-06-5
37
Oct 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled pans and then grab a clean bowl without washing hands. Discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures.
12A-13-4
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 next to office. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line.
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on plastic containers next to walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vents in walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from walk in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer next to cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
58
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in dishwasher area 5 live flies flying in kitchen area 1 fly on cutting board 2 live flies on stored cooking utensils 2 live flies on prep tables 6 live flies in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: 3 live flies in kitchen 2 live flies in dry storage area 1 dead fly in dining area Operator eradicated all flies and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia test strips. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Handwash sink next to office plumbing does not work. Employee has other hand wash sinks to use in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink across from ice machine no hot water temped at 88 F ran for approximately 2 minutes. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen and above reach in cooler at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf near walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of seasoning not labeled on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in container of black pepper. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
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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 Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fuzzy's Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fuzzy's Taco Shop.

How does Fuzzy's Taco Shop compare to other restaurants in Riverview?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.

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 five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuzzy's Taco Shop 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 Fuzzy's Taco Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fuzzy's Taco Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.