Taco Dirty
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
50
Score
Taco Dirty appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 29, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up three times.
Taco Dirty's latest score of 50 falls below the Tampa average of 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Peas 51 F- retemp 40 F. Manager placed in ice bath. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers stored in case located in restroom, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados over washed corn in walk in cooler. Manager reorganized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Container wet nesting above 2 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Case with soda and liquor inside bathroom, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Some hood filters missing.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cooler door handle, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers on floor. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
50
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dishwasher only reaching 130F. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. High temperature measuring devices not used check temperature.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishwasher reaches 130F.
16-54-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food preparation table. Management removed and properly stored clothes. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
67
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher does not reach 160F for sanitizing dishes. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Manager added proper date markings to milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
82
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Dishes stored outside on speed cart.
24-24-4
82
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on food preparation line have cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area.
21-12-4
86
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes underneath food preparation in food preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in food preparation area has a hole. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in storage area by 3 compartment sink has deep groves and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Dirty last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Dirty on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Dirty?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taco Dirty.
How does Taco Dirty compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Dirty most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Dirty's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taco Dirty have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taco Dirty 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.
How often is Taco Dirty inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Dirty is inspected around three times per year on average.
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