Loco's Tacos & Bar

1525 W Tharpe St Unit # 5 & #6, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Loco's Tacos & Bar has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 87, putting Loco's Tacos & Bar squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

53B-13-5

Nov 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and boxed cilantro stored on floor. Per operator just came in on truck and need to be processed. Advised to store on raised pallet or cart, informed operator of storage requirements.

08B-38-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ROP Tilapia thawed inside packaging 50F.

01B-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ROP Tilapia 50F thawed inside bag. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantains stored in reach in freezer in styrofoam container with no lid/cover. **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one cook with expired food handler training. Per manager has food handler training booklets delivered.

53B-13-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine 10ppm. Manager corrected to chlorine 100ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on food contact shelf next to bags of masa.

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cilantro debris in bottom of hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked tamales stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Cooked tortilla chips stored in bowls on top of microwave not covered.

08B-12-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken 28F thawing on drain board at 3 compartment sink no running water.

06-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food with fork and drink stored next to meat slicer and portioned salsa preparation.

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Wash only set up in 3 compartment sink.

16-16-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above guacamole in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Maria Chavez.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.

53B-10-4

Show all 8 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loco's Tacos & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Loco's Tacos & Bar on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loco's Tacos & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Loco's Tacos & Bar.

How does Loco's Tacos & Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Loco's Tacos & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Loco's Tacos & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Loco's Tacos & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Loco's Tacos & Bar 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 Loco's Tacos & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Loco's Tacos & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Hummingbird Wine Bar

1216 N Monroe St Ste 4

Score: 86 — Low Risk

The Salty Dawg Pub & Deli

3813 N Monroe St #15

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Sakura Japanese Sushi & Grill

1318 N Monroe St Ste B & C

Score: 55 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Tallahassee → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Florida → Mexican / Latin restaurants in Tallahassee