Taco Spot by the Road

8732 Us 19, Port Richey, FL 34668

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Taco Spot by the Road appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Port Richey restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in cooler - shell eggs over pico de gallo, moved to bottom of cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler - shredded cheeses (45F - Cold Holding), moved to refrigerator, changed to metal pan **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 80 F, no hot water for establishment **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80F, no hot water for establishment **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of refrigerator **Warning**

23-03-4

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler - shredded cheese (44F - Cold Holding) operator used for taco **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On steam table, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

50-17-3

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Spot by the Road last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Spot by the Road on file is from Oct 23, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taco Spot by the Road?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Spot by the Road.

How does Taco Spot by the Road compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?

Taco Spot by the Road most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.

Has Taco Spot by the Road's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taco Spot by the Road 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 Spot by the Road 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 Spot by the Road inspected?

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

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