Nachos Tacos Patio

109 N Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Nachos Tacos Patio, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Nachos Tacos Patio on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed operator order a potable water hose. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-04-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinaded pork, cut tomatoes, raw chicken not date marked in reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse observed on bags of tortillas. Operator removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Liquid margarine, gallon drinking water stored on floor. Operator placed items on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor. Operator placed on table. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled.

02D-01-5

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked peppers in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Raw eggs over cut lettuce. **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has long white plastic tubing disposing gray water into unknown area of Owl Smoke Shop. Ending of tubing is behind wooden wall at time of inspection in a locked area. Located at DOH facility. Permit 29-48-2633590 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator disposing gray water at Owl Smoke Shop and is getting water from the DOH location as well. **Admin Complaint**

28-29-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator has built small storage room connected to Owl Smoke Shop building. Inside room is 1 large refrigerator, 1 crockpot cooking peppers, single service items, bulk water bottles and tortillas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: . Operator has built small storage room connected to Owl Smoke Shop building. Inside room is 1 large refrigerator, single service items, tortillas, cheese sauce and onions. **Admin Complaint**

51-22-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open coke in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Employee water bottle in reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**

12B-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Onions on floor in room. **Admin Complaint**

08B-38-4

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

53A-01-7

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 boxes of mini tortillas stored on floor Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in kitchen Corrected-observed employee place on top of crate **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jul 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nachos Tacos Patio last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nachos Tacos Patio on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nachos Tacos Patio?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nachos Tacos Patio.

How does Nachos Tacos Patio compare to other restaurants in Brandon?

Nachos Tacos Patio most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.

Has Nachos Tacos Patio's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nachos Tacos Patio have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nachos Tacos Patio 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 Nachos Tacos Patio inspected?

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

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