Taco Bus
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Taco Bus 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited seven times.
Among Treasure Island restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in drawer under flat top grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
82
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
95
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over mustard sauce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled on food truck. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior shelves of reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service not inverted. Employee inverted take out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler dated 9-3.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Chicken in walk in cooler dated 9-3.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and taco beef made 9-10 no date mark. Employee dated chicken and taco beef
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen drink machine soiled with black mild like debris. Soda nozzle in self service soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher in hand sink. Educated employee.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Tres leche and flan in grab and go not labeled for sale. Employee moved to walk in / reach in cooler in kitchen for order only. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner not labeled in dry storage area. Employee labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line near frozen drink station.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between dirty shelf and cooking equipment on cook line. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of warmer oven soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler drawers on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Date dots on clean pans on drying rack area.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler Chicken and taco beef made 9-10 not covered. Employee covered beef and chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board . Employee moved cloth to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
29
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled with mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
95
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soda fountain nozzle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped container in hand sink. Educated on hand sinks.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on the floor in the rear prep room. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in storage soiled with food debris. Slicer on clean storage rack soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting boards on reach in coolers stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room door propped open. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in prep area handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast pork 128F hot holding. Employee reheated to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper Baskets not inverted. Employee inverted-baskets . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over corn in reach in freezer, employee moved fish to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw grouper (47F- cold holding). Employee moved grouper to walk in cooler with ice. Retemped raw grouper 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash to work with food.educated employee and employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of jalapeño on dry storage shelf. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired certified food manager certificate 9-1-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in storage soiled with food debris. Slicer on clean storage rack soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles soiled with debris, cutting boards on reach in coolers stained. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage area blocked by rack of single service. Hand sink in dish area has trays blocking it. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 9-23-2023 no date mark. Employee dated chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of tomatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler, **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and steam table. Employee removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in prep area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room door propped open. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in prep area handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.ice bucket not inverted stored on top of ice machine. Employee removed ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line next to sauces. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
22
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bottom of oven area. Employee discarded and cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drip pan for grill soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer on floor. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
74
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken empanadas (44F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding), operator moved to another cooler to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to fryer, operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on overnight handle, operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's room.
31B-02-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Prep area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice tea bags stored on the floor in dining area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Ice tea filters stored on floor in dining area.
25-05-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Bus last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Bus on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Bus?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Bus.
How does Taco Bus compare to other restaurants in Treasure Island?
Taco Bus most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Treasure Island average of 80.
Has Taco Bus' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Bus have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Bus means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taco Bus inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Bus is inspected around five times per year on average.
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