Hidalgos Crazy Tacos

3769 C Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Hidalgos Crazy Tacos, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Hidalgos Crazy Tacos' latest score of 78 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef behind vegetables at Reach in Drawers. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed food debris in the sanitizer container at kitchen. Operator replaced with new sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

21-11-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beans not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lid on the food container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between the make table and prep table. Operator removed the knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Wiping cloth containing sanitizer solution not labeled. Operation labeled the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled at kitchen. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw poultry over raw pork at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at Make Table. Operator placed the wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment.

36-37-5

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish in the same container as vegetables. Operator segregated the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-08-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at Make Table cutting board.

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hidalgos Crazy Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hidalgos Crazy Tacos on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Hidalgos Crazy Tacos compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Hidalgos Crazy Tacos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Hidalgos Crazy Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hidalgos Crazy Tacos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hidalgos Crazy Tacos 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 Hidalgos Crazy Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hidalgos Crazy Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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