Monica's Tacos

5757 Hwy 98 S, Highland City, FL 33846

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Monica's Tacos nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Monica's Tacos is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 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. Beef, pork, chicken inside the upright refrigerator near the 3 compartment sink.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Onion 92F inside the steamer. Onions was put on the grill to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a red igloo chest.

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler gasket is soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler gasket is in disrepair.

14-11-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on flip top reach in cooler door

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.

50-17-3

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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. Employee was unaware of reporting policy for food borne illnesses **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of cooked rice in cooler **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 6-21-2022 **Warning**

53B-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monica's Tacos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monica's Tacos on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monica's Tacos?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monica's Tacos.

Has Monica's Tacos' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monica's 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 Monica's Tacos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monica's Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.

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