Taco Bus
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2023
23
Score
Across the available record, Taco Bus has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taco Bus was last inspected on Nov 29, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Taco Bus dates to Nov 29, 2023.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 19 violations.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected during operation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Taco Bus' 23 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator using her barehands to cut clean purple onions for Pico. Discussed with operator about no bare hand contact allowed on ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottles stored on same shelf as to go sugar condiments and sugar container. In front kitchen area
41-10-4
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. **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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle and jar containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mop sink
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave in front kitchen area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near mop sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Stored in reach-in-cooler near open door.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food orders to go in front kitchen area
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Side door open **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers stored on prep table.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
23
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine dinner room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
70
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Steven Salazar Person In Charge **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Restrooms toilet dirty. **Warning**
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Diced tomatoes container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top shelf not inverted **Warning**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bus on file is from Nov 29, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bus?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected during operation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Bus.
How does Taco Bus compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Bus most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Bus' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Bus have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Bus 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.
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