Taco Rey
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
Taco Rey appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Taco Rey trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag cut and used for tortilla press. Discussed using food grade bag
14-31-5
Basic - Cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food. Observed towel off container of cooked tortillas on make line
21-34-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By dish machine
36-24-5
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Serve can of refried beans cooked chicken and a few containers of sauces in walk-in cooler not covered .
08B-12-5
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked meats, beans and sauces in walk in cooler not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 9 live flies on dry storage racks in back kitchen 1 live fly on package of husks 24 live flies of dry storage racks in dish area. Manager began eradicating and cleaning and sanitizing area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of extra thick tomato sauce dented and leaked on dry storage shelving. Manager discarded can. Manager stated they are waiting for credit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In back prep area **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked meats, beans and sauces in walk in cooler not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 large containers of raw pork thawing in standing water **Warning**
06-01-5
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager had few new hires **Warning**
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. Cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on bowl of tortilla dough in reach in cooler Towels of tortillas in walk in cooler **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In double reach in cooler unit in prep area **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By Front counter
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Agua fresca on floor in kitchen. Employee got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
90
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: currently undergoing plan review **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in back prep area 5 live flies on single service boxes 12 live flies on ceiling in prep area 9 live flies in exterior of bag of onions Manager called for service **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand sink installed at bar where three compartment sink and ice well added **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New Bar: Establishment added bar area with ice bin, three compartments sink and no hand sink Dish area: hand-sink moved to adjoining wall and dish machine added next to ice machine **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tong in soiled standing water at 88f **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf installed under steam well **Warning**
14-06-4
55
Mar 23, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken Lexan
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed hole in wall behind dish machine **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Rey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Rey on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Rey?
Across the inspection record, “reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taco Rey.
How does Taco Rey compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Taco Rey most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Taco Rey's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Rey have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Rey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taco Rey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Rey is inspected around four times per year on average.
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