Taco Doctors

2317 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taco Doctors stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 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 “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Panama City Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with the paperwork for written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mike, expired in 2025.
53B-14-5
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
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. Shredded cheese 52F, per operator cheese on make table less than 1 hour. Moved to reach in at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on pack of tortillas. Phone removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 48F, shredded cheese 52F, per operator, cheese in unit less than 2 hours, ham was out of refrigerator for making sandwich. Items placed in freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan hanging in front of hand wash sink. Trash can and ice chest in front of hand wash sink. Items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 115F, cooked beef 130F, less than 4 hours per operator. Placed on flat top for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tub on dishes in front of hand wash sink. Moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved- observed fryer outside. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
90
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Doctors last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Taco Doctors?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Doctors.

How does Taco Doctors compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Taco Doctors most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Taco Doctors' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Doctors have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Doctors 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 Doctors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Doctors is inspected around two times per year on average.