Taco Fiesta Taqueria

5925 Imperial Pkwy, Mulberry, FL 33860

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Taco Fiesta Taqueria appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

By comparison, the average Mulberry facility scores 85, putting Taco Fiesta Taqueria on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over jalapeños in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in container of chopped cilantro.

14-86-1

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in shopping bag in reach in freezer.

14-31-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items observed in reach in coolers with no date marking.

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container observed on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup in flip top cooler. Juice and water bottles on prep table in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed beef in food preparation area.

06-06-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 98F, utensils in standing water next to steam table.

10-07-4

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator arrived within approximately 10 minutes with proper chlorine.

22-38-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.

31B-05-4

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers on clean dish storage racks.

24-05-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Fiesta Taqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Fiesta Taqueria on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Taco Fiesta Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Taco Fiesta Taqueria most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Taco Fiesta Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Fiesta Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taco Fiesta Taqueria 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 Fiesta Taqueria inspected?

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

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