Taco Trompo

4221 West Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Taco Trompo has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Panama City average 83, so Taco Trompo is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in plastic grocery bags.

14-31-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-25

50-17-3

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dark marks observed on potable water tank.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and three compartment sink.

10-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor. Removed from floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling sagging over three compartment sink area.

36-32-5

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 62F, per employee, in reach in since previous day. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 62F, per employee, in reach in since previous day. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No hot water on unit. Maximum temperature reached 86F. **Warning**

27-09-4

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 - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water pump leaking.

29-11-4

Basic - Worn/torn floors. In front of flat top and in front of door.

36-10-4

Jul 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided free dial thermometer to operator.

05-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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.

50-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taco Trompo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taco Trompo on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Taco Trompo compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Taco Trompo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Taco Trompo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taco Trompo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taco Trompo 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 Trompo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Trompo is inspected around three times per year on average.

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