Taco Amigo
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
37
Score
Taco Amigo appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Zephyrhills average 83, so Taco Amigo trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
15
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef held over raw pork in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout container used to scoop bulk sugar. Portion cup used to scoop bulk salt. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Air return vents are soiled with dust.
36-51-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of corn husks and onions stored on the floor. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of bulk sugar container. Operator placed scoop in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Area under and behind soda fountain heads.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk rice container not covered. Multiple containers of prepared food in reach in coolers not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice, salt and sugar containers not labeled. Operator placed labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels at hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced soap at hand sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of surface cleaner in prep area not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk cooler. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk containers of rice and flour in prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Crates of jalapeño and lettuce on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
43
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
27
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drop bin soiled
23-03-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Warned on previous inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Warned on a previous inspection **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 6 dead under 3 compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: 2 dead in mop water on floor. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 fly on box of tortillas on cook line, operator killed and discarded fly 1 fly around 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on wall in between 3 door refrigerator and wall in prep area 1 live on floor behind helium tank in dry storage 3 live on floor under rack in dry storage 2 on floor behind rack by back door 4 live inside the gasket of 3 door upright refrigerator in prep area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 1 live crawling across floor in prep area 4 inside gasket of 3 door upright reach in cooler 1 crawling on food bin in prep area 1 crawling across the floor in prep area by ice machine **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on window ledge in dry storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 3 rodent droppings under soda bib rack **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
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. Previously warned on 9/7/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both on on soft surface **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead on floor in front counter area by closet 3 dead on floor by side door 6 dead on floor by co2 tank **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: 6 dead under 3 compartment sink **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked in back prep area still wet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under screen door in back while open and operating **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind cooking equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves throughout the establishment Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
32
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Evidence of cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Employee washing trash cans and dumping the wastewater on the ground. Discussed with operator
28-14-5
High Priority - Presence of insects. One live ant crawling on wall in front counter. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on gasket of one door cooler on cooks line. Operator killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of caulk on food prep table Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep room hand wash sink
31B-02-4
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. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
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. Previously cited and warned on 9/7 **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The soap container in the prep room has hand sanitizer in it. Operator removed and added soap.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of open containers of napkins in front counter area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both are on a soft dirt surface
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves in kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water faucet on hand sink in prep area is not working
29-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Paint in front server station/ drink prep station chipping
14-06-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. One hose behind building
29-38-4
Basic - Ceiling, and floor not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ridged aluminum ceiling in prep area. Floor tiles in storage room have large gaps.
36-37-5
22
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: dispenser removed , still no towels **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
74
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 small flies on wall by walk in cooler door . **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 8 Ants on counter by drink dispenser **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches in wall by storage area in prep room 3 live roaches on wheel of vertical cooler in prep room Approximately 14 live roaches under hand wash sink in prep room 1 live roach on wall under 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In corner of wall, back prep room, left side of wire storage rack **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings in storage area by kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked taco meat (49F - Cold Holding); made yesterday refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift y cooler on cook line - shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); sour cream (65F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (58F - Cold Holding), all in cooler for 2 hours, moved to walk in cooler In walk in cooler on left side -shredded mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); cooked taco meat (49F - Cold Holding); made yesterday, see stop sale ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) In vertical cooler in prep room- ); refried beans (47/48F); pork for carnitas (47/ 55F - Cold Holding)see stop sale all food put in pans and on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top on cook.inev stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food and scoop in hand wash sink , operator removed **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser empty, operator does not have key **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by storage racks in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with no lid on cutting board on cook line, discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen Walls soiled at front counter **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables on back room **Warning**
23-03-4
14
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the equipment on the line was in poor repair. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.Observed 5 live roaches in the back prep area. Owner killed the roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the cooks line with excessive grooves on the board.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches in the back prep area. Owner cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drink on the cooks line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the equipment on the line was in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors soiled with grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions on the floor.
08B-47-4
58
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
17
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Amigo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Amigo on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Amigo?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Amigo.
How does Taco Amigo compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Taco Amigo most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Taco Amigo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Amigo have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Amigo 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 Taco Amigo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Amigo is inspected around five times per year on average.
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