Taco Truck
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
58
Score
Taco Truck appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up seven times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Taco Truck on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in metal reach in cooler. Employee relocated at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting tomatoes with no gloves on. Inspector spoke with employee about proper hand washing procedures.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone holder in dry storage shelf over food for establishment. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cookslibe.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottles in reach in freezer in kitchen.
12B-13-4
58
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked salsa and washed cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked salsa and washed cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked shrimp 61 F, taken out at 10:30 am to defrost in 3 compartment sink. Operator put in reach in freezer at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Miguel Montoya 3-13-20 National Register of Food Safety Professionals. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw fish thawing in 3 compartment sink without cold running water. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo over cut lettuce, cut tomatoes and multiple items in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over cut onion in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Bulk taco shells on floor near door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut onions and cilantro in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from cup without lid.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on dry storage shelf next to food for establishment.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sodas in plastic bottles on floor under prep table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
33
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler near grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked shrimp in reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen and on grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
67
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken and cooked shrimp in reach in cooler next to oven.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Aluminum foil pans in handwash sink. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flautas in freezer.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on dry storage shelf above and next to food for establishment. Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from water bottle with no top.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on dry storage shelf over food for establishment.
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water bottles on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not self-propelled or otherwise movable from place to place. MFDV has two flat tires.
51-36-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taco Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taco Truck on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taco Truck?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Taco Truck.
How does Taco Truck compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taco Truck most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taco Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taco Truck have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taco Truck 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 Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taco Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.
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