Taco Express Kw

5180 Suncrest Rd, Key West, FL 33040
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taco Express Kw has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Taco Express Kw was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler unit.
08A-05-6
86
Dec 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Express Kw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Express Kw on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Taco Express Kw compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Taco Express Kw most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Taco Express Kw's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Express Kw have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taco Express Kw means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.