Taco Town Mexican Food
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
55
Score
Taco Town Mexican Food appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Taco Town Mexican Food was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average St. Cloud facility scores 84, putting Taco Town Mexican Food on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Container with assorted drinks stored in ice machine outside
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored over potatoes wrapped in foil at walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice machine due to drinks stored in ice machine
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on cutting board next to hot well at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cabeza and tongue at walk in cooler
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer is clear spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. All employees in facility
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Middle lid of reach in cooler at cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At cooks line
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line next to storage cart
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Case of water stored directly on floor at front counter Case of water stored under paper towel dispenser at front counter
25-22-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warmer and prep table at back area
33-31-5
27
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm. Educated
41-15-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary or chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef, cooked chicken, cooked red beans all in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Lettuce. Walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
02D-01-5
52
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Town Mexican Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Town Mexican Food on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Town Mexican Food?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taco Town Mexican Food.
How does Taco Town Mexican Food compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
Taco Town Mexican Food most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has Taco Town Mexican Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Town Mexican Food have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Town Mexican Food 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 Town Mexican Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Town Mexican Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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