Mr. Taco

1834-1836 Ridgewood Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Mr. Taco appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Mr. Taco was last inspected on Jan 26, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Mr. Taco since Jan 26, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 71, which Mr. Taco's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Open bag of raw burgers stored over ready over commercially package bag of fully cooked chicken tenders.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to dispense flour. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Nov 30, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

05-06-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Taco on file is from Jan 26, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mr. Taco compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?

Mr. Taco most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.

Has Mr. Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. Taco have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr. Taco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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