Taco Express

500 N Charleston Avenue, Fort Meade, FL 33841

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Taco Express has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Fort Meade restaurants (averaging 92), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed bell peppers. Operator removed raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer with diced tomatoes in hand washing operator, removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in handwashing in the kitchen. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups on the floor in the hallway by restrooms. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand wash sink. Operator removed colander. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Colander in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed removed colander. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Green, red, and white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Right above cook-line. **Warning**

36-62-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining area and back kitchen by three compartment sink.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee removed purse from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beef in the walk-in cooler stored on the floor. Removed Pot from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 19 violations

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Express on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Express?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Express.

How does Taco Express compare to other restaurants in Fort Meade?

Taco Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Meade average of 92.

Has Taco Express' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Express 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 inspected?

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

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