Taco Bus

16958 Focus Loop, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Taco Bus, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Land O' Lakes restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer on splitter attached with water hose in mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on without washing hands while engaging food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle drink in reach in freezer by cook line. Operator discarded it voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzles exterior soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees no hair restraint while engaging food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Green salsa bucket on floor in walk in cooler, operator moved it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cilantro above red sauce in walk in cooler, operator moved cilantro to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
58
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler cut tomatoes cut tomatoes 45 f make top table by frozen drinks. Reach in cooler by freezer ambient air temperature 52 f cooked salsa 50 f held less than 4 hours in refrigerator **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 52 f Quesadillas 49 f-52 f was prepared at 10:20 am temped at 2:20 pm held in a refrigerator that was running at 52 f held over four hours. Cooked corn 52 f held over 4 hours no temperatures taken **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched broom handle and than placed on gloves to take an order. Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken was covered in walk in cooler with lid employee removed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken marinate sauce white bucket on floor walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in back preparing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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.no proof for any employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Can opener blade was clean at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Missing 1 employee **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers unwashed over read to eat foods walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
58
Feb 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Bus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Bus on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Bus?

Across the inspection record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Bus.

How does Taco Bus compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?

Taco Bus most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.

Has Taco Bus' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Bus have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Taco Bus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bus is inspected around three times per year on average.