Fuzzy's Taco Shop

5621 E. Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Fuzzy's Taco Shop appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Temple Terrace restaurant scores 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment plans to open and operate until their plans have been submitted and updated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added and removed several equipments in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-15: Establishment submitted plans on Jan 8th,2026, callback was due on Jan 13,2026. Plan review stated the plans have not been assigned to a plan review yet. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
Nov 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment plans to open and operate until their plans have been submitted and updated. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added and removed several equipments in the establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the top interior of the ice machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with food debris in the prep area. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust and food debris on the cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked bowls on the drying rack next to the dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on the ceiling interior of the walk in cooler. Observed soiled door handles to the reach in freezer on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers and freezer on the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floors in the prep area, cook line, walk in cooler, dining area, and dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar in the dry storage with no label. Manager labeled bin of sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies on box of paper towels. Manager eradicated 1 of the two. 1 live fly on a box of foil paper. Manager eradicated 1 live fly on clean pan. Manager eradicated and placed pan in the dishwasher area to be cleaned. 3 live fly flying around dish washing area. Manager eradicated 1 of the 3 flies and sanitized the area. 1 live fly on pipe under dish washing machine. 1 live fly on the floor by back exit door. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. 1 live fly in the expo area 2 live flies around the garbage can. Manager eradicated 1 out of the two and cleaned and sanitized area. 7 live flies in the fountain drink area in the corner next to iced tea dispenser 2 live flies around window next to side door, manager eradicated both **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed: 1 live fly around the dish washing area 2 live fly in the expo area. Manager was able to eradicate, clean and sanitize area 1 live fly in the soda fountain drink area 1 live fly in bar area **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead flies and roaches on premises. 1 dead fly on the wall next to boxes of soda bibs. 1 dead fly on a container of sugar. 1 dead roach on the floor next to tortilla chip holding station. 1 dead roach next to the back exit door. 1 dead fly on the bottle of hot sauce in expo area. 1 dead fly by the winds next to garage door. 1 dead fly on trash can next to garage door. Manager removed and cleaned areas, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed: 1 dead roach in the dry storage area 1 dead fly on the prep table in the back 1 dead fly in the soda fountain drink area 1 dead fly in bar area Manager was able to remove, clean and sanitize areas. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed broken door sweep under the garage door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed broken door sweep under the garage door **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed unsealed floors throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed unsealed floors throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bin or sugar that was not labeled in the dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed a bin or sugar that was not labeled in the dry storage area **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in several locations such as the cook line, fountain drink area, dishwashing, prep area, and the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed standing water in several locations such as the cook line, fountain drink area, dishwashing, prep area, and the bar **Time Extended**
36-22-4
67
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slimy substance on inside flap of ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed mold like substance on inside flap of ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed concrete in kitchen and dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed missing door handles on reach in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed concrete throughout kitchen and dining area - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime in cook line reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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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 Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” 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 Temple Terrace?

Fuzzy's Taco Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Fuzzy's Taco Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuzzy's Taco Shop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.