Taco Holic
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Taco Holic, the earliest from 2022. Taco Holic was last inspected on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
17
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Still observed **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlen Alonzo expired 12-17-24 is only employee besides the food manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Marlen Alonzo 12-17-24 still expired operator stated he is working on getting the book ac request was requested 10-25-26 **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
78
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched tablet screen register than touched tortilla wrap no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lime with bare hand not to be reheated to 145F
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Open and operating
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Hot holding: cook beef 113F cook chicken 113F cook rice 118F employee began adding some more water to steam table and moved cook chicken to the flat top grill **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Marlen Alonzo expired 12-17-24 is only employee besides the food manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
50
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12-1-21 issued frla **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Still no training ac request cited on 11-3-25 **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by driver seat Cold holding: green salsa 49F cook pork 45F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.steam table cook beef 112F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Tested at 72F Ran over two min **Repeat Violation**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12-1-21 issued frla **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Tested at 72F ran over 2 minutes
27-16-4
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-01: trainings still expired **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck water pump broken owner arrived at during inspection and fixed the water heater pump. Observed running hot water at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
27-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cook chicken 125 f cook sausage 121 f cook pork 124 f.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Waste tank is dripping waste water onto concrete. Operator placed bucket under the waste water tank and cleaned and sanitized the ground. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water pump was not working manager fixed observed hot water at 85 f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
41
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 coolers by back door soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
95
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Food truck water pump broken, food truck using water hose hooked up to the city water line. Hose entering into truck through side door of unit, and going to 3 compartment sink, hand sink area. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 40 rodent droppings in cabinet by back door of unit. Approximately 35 rodent droppings under fryers by back door of unit. Approximately 25 rodent droppings under drivers seat and under front console of truck **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Food truck **Warning**
27-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. employees using spray hose from outside potable water to wash hands in sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Food truck **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Side door remains open to run water hose into unit. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 coolers by back door soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator moved beef to lower shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on food truck at time of insoection
22-02-4
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of peppers in hand wash sink, noted to table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By sliding door to driving area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under cabinet in kitchen 1 live roach by sliding door to driving area of truck.operator eliminated and sanitized areas **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bag of peppers in hand wash sink, noted to table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items for long storage not marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By sliding door to driving area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in sink operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water has low pressure
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to fryer
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cabinets soiled
36-73-4
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in sink, operator moved it.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. op o date marks. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with employee
12A-16-4
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. Sent by email to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink full of single service items and fruit, moved to other location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Sent by email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in long term storage.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
43
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employees removed ready to eat food from fryer with bare hands. Had a discussion with operator about proper glove usage.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink has limes stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk in reach in cooler. Eggs also over canned sodas. Discussed proper storage with employee.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee doing dishes by hand. There is no sanitizer set up in the sink. Discussed proper sanitization with employee.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store lids and keys. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in reach in cooler. Employee stated it was cooked yesterday morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil. Relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Holic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Holic on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Holic?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Taco Holic.
How does Taco Holic compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Holic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Holic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Holic have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Holic 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 Holic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Holic is inspected around five times per year on average.
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