Taco Tequila Co
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Taco Tequila Co has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Taco Tequila Co was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for New Port Richey sits at 78, putting Taco Tequila Co on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict on menu not identified as undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle in bar **Warning**
22-02-4
82
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler on left -); milk (44F - Cold Holding), moved to other walk in cooler. Operator will monitor temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over bulk cereal in kitchen. Operator moved to other wall **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) on cook line in cold holding well, employee added more ice and water to submerged food in well **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching the potatoes in container on cook line, scoop removed from container **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
74
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (65F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter in server area
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not date marked, employee properly date marked the milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by hand sink with purple liquid in it not labeled, employee properly labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave
22-08-4
58
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs then touched spatula without washing hands, discussed proper hand washing procedure with employee **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (55F - Cold Holding); sausage patties (49F - Cold Holding); corn beef hash (52F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (60F - Cold Holding) pulled out of walk in cooler at 7am, sitting on cook line for 1 1/2 hours, employee put all items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 7 seconds, discussed proper hand washing with employee **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for the quaternary sanitizer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not date marked, employee date marked milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hair net on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
14-11-5
41
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese (60F - Cold Holding), sausage patties (51F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cream cheese
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook rubbed hands together for 4 seconds
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced turkey and sliced ham in Saran Wrap not date marked in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit
16-37-1
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Radio on shelf above prep table, radio has been moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hair net on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cut lettuce covered with soiled wet cloth in walk in cooler
08B-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Soiled wet cloth used to cover cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
21-05-5
30
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Tequila Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Tequila Co on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Tequila Co?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taco Tequila Co.
How does Taco Tequila Co compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
Taco Tequila Co most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has Taco Tequila Co's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Tequila Co have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taco Tequila Co 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 Tequila Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Tequila Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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