Taco Dirty

10460 Stelling Dr, Riverview, FL 33578

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Dirty has four inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Taco Dirty was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.

Among Riverview restaurants, the typical score is 69; Taco Dirty is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine temped 148 F on high temp thermometer. Discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly. **Warning**

22-49-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side grill. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles of oil not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on floor, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cooler door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers and broccoli over washed broccoli in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door broken in prep area.

14-11-5

May 22, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager turned down temperature of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Dirty last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Dirty on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Dirty?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Dirty.

How does Taco Dirty compare to other restaurants in Riverview?

Taco Dirty most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.

Has Taco Dirty's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Dirty have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Dirty means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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