Taco Express #2
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Taco Express #2 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Taco Express #2 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
90
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee hired one week ago with no proof of Health reporting responsibility. Operator had employee read and sign and date form during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris collected outside exterior door on walkway.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters not cleaned as necessary. Grease dripping from exterior of grease collection tray.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed onion and pineapple each cut in half and stored on open rack inside reachin cooler with no protection from contamination.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator supplied sanitizer bucket and placed cloth in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in salt in bulk container.
10-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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. Inspector provided during inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at mens restroom. Manager added . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coins and phones on shelf over open prep table. Manager moved to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed area under 3 bay sink where floor tiles were missing, wall cove molding missing and plumbing lines cause excessive build up of debris. Not easily cleanable.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food debris in crevices of interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine lid has old food debris splash on exterior. Manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
45
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed rice stored in to go bags at food storage area.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at 3 bay sink used for pre washing as evidenced by heavy food on handsink basin.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in back prep/ storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed raw plywood over floors in back prep area.
36-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed unshielded lights in back prep/ food storage room.
38-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of shrimp in reach in freezer not resealed. Observed open bag of flour under prep table not reclosed.
08B-12-5
64
Jul 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed no cove molding at 3 bay sink.
36-08-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At handsink area wall is water damaged. Observed at kitchen wall not fully closed in joists showing. Operator states they are in process of replacing the wall and floors.
36-24-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Express #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Express #2 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Express #2?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Express #2.
Has Taco Express #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Express #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Express #2 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 Express #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Express #2 is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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