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K Taco's

1176 Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at K Taco's, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 25, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

K Taco's latest score of 50 falls below the Shalimar average of 93. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cooked beef and salsa in reach in cooler. Manager moved pork to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork on top of grill, 85F. Per operator pork was placed there approximately 1 hour prior. Pork returned to flat tip for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of pork rinds stored in handwash sink. Operator removed pork rinds during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and avocados on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displaying expired decal.
50-09-4
50
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 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. Observed 2 cooks hired approximately 90 days per manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Operator working to get employees certified. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: No food handler training observed. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof for operator Miguel Hipolito. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-25: Manager working to get certification. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Manager has test scheduled **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
82
Aug 31, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was K Taco's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at K Taco's on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does K Taco's compare to other restaurants in Shalimar?

K Taco's most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Shalimar average of 93.

Has K Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at K Taco's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at K Taco's 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 K Taco's inspected?

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

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