Taco De Oro #3
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taco De Oro #3 stretching back to 2022. Taco De Oro #3 was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
Taco De Oro #3's latest score of 95 sits above the Zephyrhills average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in flip top unit.
23-03-4
95
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator drains 3 compartment sink into grease trap that goes into pvc pipe through exterior wall into blue bin that has a pump, pumping water by hose to clean out cap. It is unknown if the waste water tank is usable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Mobile unit is hard wired with pvc from waste water tank straight into a greas trap in the ground behind truck. Operator needs to run pipe to mop sink of commissary. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease Shelves above lift top cooler soiled , bread stored on shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator does not know if potable water tank is usable, they are getting water from auto repair shop, the LL. Waste water tank is emptied into plastic bin and pumped to clean out cap. Operator unable to disconnect. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Operator is running hose from commissary straight to truck for running water. **Admin Complaint**
51-06-4
78
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer cooler under grill, chorizo (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) took temperatures 3 hours ago, all food was 39F, temps not logged. Operator left and brought large cooler and bags of ice., moved food to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked pork (50F - Cold Holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Blue hose, does not say food grade hose, operator does not know if it is food grade. **Warning**
29-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease Shelves above lift top cooler soiled , bread stored on shelves **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Operator drains 3 compartment sink into grease trap that goes into pvc pipe through exterior wall into blue bin that has a pump, pumping water by hose to clean out cap. It is unknown if the waste water tank is usable. **Warning**
28-09-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Jug of fry oil outside, operator moved into truck **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator does not know if potable water tank is usable, they are getting water from auto repair shop, the LL. Waste water tank is emptied into plastic bin and pumped to clean out cap. Operator unable to disconnect. **Warning**
51-06-4
47
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of water bottles stored on floor under reachin cooler next to grill top
08B-47-4
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle not reporting to commissary as required.
51-23-4
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operator failed to submit a Commissary Notification form to the division for each commissary prior to use.
51-21-4
74
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco De Oro #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco De Oro #3 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Taco De Oro #3 compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
Taco De Oro #3 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has Taco De Oro #3's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco De Oro #3 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco De Oro #3 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 De Oro #3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco De Oro #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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