Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe

663 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “paper towel dispenser at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on shelf above salsa. Eggs moved to bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing and broken tile above walk-in cooler door.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over back prep table.

36-34-5

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin underneath shelf in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up behind fryer station.

36-73-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili made 10-26-24 per manager, not date marked by 10-30-24. Manager put dates on chili during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Oil build up on floor behind fryer area.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on table by fryer.

23-03-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep area. Manager fixed dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on can opener blade. Manager sent can opener to dish pit **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for assistant manager Brad Tyson.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In mens room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe.

How does Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe 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 Casa's Mexican Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Casa's Mexican Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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